Another great benefit of living in apartments is that you have the freedom to get up and move at any time.

Adjustment is due in December and he cannot afford to pay the higher rate.

What would you like to learn from biggerpockets and how do you think you will benefit form it?

If it were a conflict of interest, the real estate agent would have a direct relationship that would benefit from the project (which does sometime happen).

In the long run, the only difference would be in what I'd benefit.

The ARM is going to start adjusting, but if you want to gamble and think rates will go down by when the rate starts to re-adjust, an ARM may be for you.

Its always good to familiarize yourself with the tricks of the trade (because there are TONS) to not only protect yourself, but your investment.A few ways to get involved are:build a relationship with a developer.find ways to service what they need like:Offer Title Services at a discountOffer brokerage serviceStart a Retaining wall, fencing, irrigation companyif your an engineer offer to take a second look at some plansIf your an architect do the sameIf you are an attorney offer some advice on contractual obligationsIf your an analyst, draw out some cash flowsIf your an accountant, offer to help, create JE's Adjustments, filing, etc.If you have a knack for construction, get out to the sites and look around.If you are good public speaker, get in front of the County officials and pitch a project to the county.Look for the meetings in the county and attend a couple of hearings for development approvals...its public.If you are a banker, look at the deals, contact the developers in your area, go meet them, offer services. etc.Development is about getting out there and putting your ear to the ground.

We researched starting an LLC vs. an S-Corporation or both and the benefits/pitfalls of each entity.

Moreover, real estate appreciation is running 25% per annum on pre-construction purchases and around 15% per annum on completed units..... combine this with possible Tax benefits for US Offshore Investors and the Philippines has to be a "Win-Win" opportunity....

Only benefit I ever saw in it was the ablity to bank the week and exchange it for one at another resort.