.), source) so rents and prices are almost guaranteed to increase significantly over time.The downside of this approach is that we cannot accurately estimate ROI and cash flow until we get the property under contract, since we do not know the interest rate.Allen, this was a lengthy response, but I hope it answers your question.

Downside are the dues come out of pocket which hurts monthly cash flow - a trade off of sorts.4.)

You mentioned a downside of investing out of state is that you "won't be able to learn as much about renovations".

Only downside is they take a little longer to close the deal.

At the time of sale, what are the downsides that you see and the upsides vs. traditional depreciation? 

Passive investing with a pro is a great way to protect against downside risk and provide predictable returns.  

The downside is they tend to have limited experience to help buyers avoid potential pitfalls and mistakes.  

Folks who have make the decision that single family homes are the best option for their specific scenario and they understand that there are potential downsides to purchasing at a distance are perfect for TK. 

It's very easy to do and was great when doing a rehab, as I would only borrow the money as I needed it (paying contractors, materials, etc.).The downside, as some people have mentioned, is that if the value of your portfolio drops there can be a margin call.

I like the added flexibility that the line could provide while maintaining positions within a brokerage account.I was wondering, what could the downside of an open PAL be?