I've read several articles debating whether real estate investors should get their RE license/broker's license, but there's one thing that I haven't seen discussed that I'm curious about.

It already had a nice little studio/in-law apt that was pulling $425/month.A couple of years went by & the new owners got into a 'debate' with the tenant who in turn blew them in to the city.

So after having been highly intrigued by yesterdays debates about the ethical use of advertising for a phantom house using bandit signs, I was curious as to what people may think regarding other forms of 'fake' advertising.

I keep debating whether I should buy or rent my own place.

I can see both sides of the debate.  

Additionally, we are debating whether to contract out certain work individually or just work with one general contractor.

On the forums there have been debates on using percentages of rent to calculate for expense vs using IRR off the monthly cash flow.

I would debate that telling someone who was putting in an offer why could be a breach

*The validity/effectiveness of the 70% ARV - Repairs formula is debatable.

My friend and I first bought a SFH after my sophomore year of college (2007) after debating on renting or in fact buying a place to rent out in the future.