That's incentive enough to report erroneous expenses to reduce my MAGI as I may reap the benefits. 

When evaluating properties be sure to make sure they include the basics like: Real Estate Taxes Insurance Gas & Electric Water & Sewage Repairs & Maintenance Unit Turnover Contract Services General & Administrative Payroll & Benefits Marketing & Promotion Legal & Accounting Landscape & Snow Removal Trash Removal Management Fee Reserves for ReplacementsThese items at the very least should be included in any competent underwriting of a property, be it by a broker or the owner directly.  

Including the tax benefits of certain real estate assets you should be able to produce a 6-9% blended return at this time in the market.3.

Long term benefits vs risks5.

The Wasatch Area Real Estate Investor Association now broadcasts some of its meetings, and I would get on their radar.http://www.wareia.com/The benefit of the other associations is the networking. 

I am also seeking his or her advice on what would make my property more attractive to those buyers.I want to remain loyal, however, to my real estate agent with whom I have done business with for many years in purchasing my current and former primary residences and one investment property.How do I open a dialogue to seek the advice I seek with an agent in my area so that ultimately there is a mutual benefit in working with him or her while maintaining my business relationship with my longstanding agent with whom I will eventually use as the listing agent for my current property?

The seller signs the deed and slides it across the table along with all the benefits that go along with real estate ownership. 

And you get the benefit of having over 100 past ones to catch up on.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

It is we who will ultimately suffer because all we will get is mediocrity should government regulation be forced upon us.When industries are deregulated, prices go down and the consumer benefits. 

What are the benefits/drawbacks?