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.

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.

all cash....thanks for your replyyou are correct, my current loan balance is about 200k (i approxmiated my loan balance...didn't think that principal came down that fast).My dilemma is whether it is better to cash out and put the 490k in the bank and earn 5% ($22,500) per year or have a net cash flow of $1,800/year in a deflating housing market....Assuming in 10 years from now the home is fully paid off AND the fmv of the home in 2016 is equal to current fmv of $725k....what would be the benefit of keeping the property?

Some are computer savvy and realize the benefits of technology and some are computer phobic (I happen to work for one that straddles the line, hehe) or are not clear on the benefits.Perhaps the concern from the brokers perspective may be, if you are working on all this computer stuff, when will you have time to sell real estate since you are part time anyway.Therefore, my suggestion to you is this: Forget offering computer work during the interview process, don't even bring it up except to say something like: "I am computer literate and know my way around a computer fairly well".

Both meet monthly close to my home and cost about the same for an annual membership.Any suggestions for a newbee - does the larger offer more benefits due to its membership size, or should I go with the smaller group so that I may be able to find a mentor and not get lost in the crowd?

looking at rentals only - lets say your strategy is to purchase to hold and rent - thus sucking up appreciation, depreciation and cash flow, tax benefits etc.rents usually are comparable to values in the area OR they're less (not good - see Long Island, New York).

The benefit to that system is the comission split is 100% , so when you close a deal you get 100% of the comission.Alot of other brokerages and companies do a split.