The idea of profit sharing is rewarding agents for growing the company and they call it a downline.

Looking to start with a few rental properties with some cash flow, but my plan is to invest long term and grow into some larger multi-family properties.

I really should know this after reading the books I own on REI but I have not come across it..If for instance you make an offer on the house, and it is accepted (over the phone, not having seen the property) are you obligated to buy the house even before you see it, what legal obligations are there, they're are ways around it arent they?

The site is really starting to grow quickly now.

Welcome to the forum, Heather.The forum is a great place for you to learn and grow in your real estate journey.We're glad you're here.

But again, it depends on where you are...Union (NC) county is growing super fast and now Gastonia is supposed to be one of the new hot spots...Oh, and Lake Wylie is slowly turning into Lake Norman...which has boomed in the last 5 years like crazy.

Good location in a growing city with moderate (2%-3%) but very steady appreciation.We have enough income to own both houses should this one go vacant.Some background on us:My wife is a liscensed (but currently inactive) realtor.

How did you grow lo large so fast?

Money DOES grow on trees, but it has to pulped, woven, dyed, and inked first.

When your porfolio grows, the truth becomes readily apparent.On the topic at hand, I agree with All Cash - I would not do a rental that far away.