The benefits are compounding when you have almost no money into the deal (sometimes a little as 3% of the purchase price and can even negotiate for the seller to pay some or all of the closing costs).

I'm currently studying for the test, but after coming across information on the world of real estate INVESTING with its many niches, strategies and financial benefits, (beats the market!!)

The benefits of 5% down home possible over FHA.....1) The PMI falls off at 20% equity.

-Are investors more heavily weighing the appreciation benefit over cash flow?

Of those who do, over half have full-time 40-hr W2 jobs that disqualifies them right off the bat (unless the spouse qualifies).Of those who could benefit from REPro status, less than half actually qualifies.

It seems unless you have financed the home in the LLCs name there is not a great benefit.

Option 1:  Spend $50,000 on a conversion from a huge basement garage to a mother-in-law unit that would increase your rent by $500 per month on an existing rental.Option 2:  Spend $50,000 on a down payment on your next deal that should cashflow $200 per month after expenses, in addition to the loan paydown, appreciation, and tax benefits.

@Alan J Mowder Don't forget about the middle ground between FSBO and Agent - that being "Flat Fee MLS", where you get the benefits of listing on the MLS (exposure, offer commission to buyer agents, etc) without the big listing fee that comes with a traditional agent.

Some pensions can even be passed on to a survivor (spouse/child) further benefiting someone else even after you pass.

I'm expecting to test for my FL's license exam in Spring and been wondering about the benefits and if I should really be pursuing this.