Our project had numerous serious mistakes that required everything to be ripped out and started anew in addition to terrible communication throughout.

What we should be trying to figure out is how to own real estate in Georgia for less than 1% property tax and own a corporation in florida for the zero state income tax benefit like Texas.

Here’s why:As we all know, there is no requirement to have a RE License, and in fact, there are many, Many, MANY (especially on this forum) who are extremely successful without being a RE agent, There are many benefits to having one as well. 

One in Memphis the other in Oklahoma city.The memphis was C trending to D... they lost 500k and felt they were lucky numerous managers all of them stealing from them.. flying there once a month.. crime through the roof etc etcThe other bought a 330 unit in Oklahoma city.. she sold her prime 75 unit in ORegon that was a 6 cap to get this great 8 to 10 cap... well it almost broke her... theiving managers collusion with contractors..

He was a nice guy, and gave me a soft-sell of all the benefits of having a personal relationship with a full-service bank (currently I bank at a credit union).  

Oh and the delusion that your out of sight, out of mind "investment" benefits from your absence,  But penny wise, pound foolish. 

First point of negotiation is removing 6% because they aren't using an agent - or in some cases splitting the cost so both see a benefit.  

People are starting to see the benefits of living in Buffalo, and love it.

As a landlord, part of your benefits of holding will be through depreciation.

But each person has their comforts and that's what makes REI so exciting, it can be done in a numbers of ways, and wealth can be generated from numerous avenues.