It seems the biggest advantage to crowdfunding is to investors wanting to get in on higher priced deals with lower entry point. 

I did this with an LLC I formed last year.I liked the ease of forming the LLC, but I like the advantages of the S-corp election.

The only way you will get to take advantage of a 1031 exchange is to move out of your house and rent it for 4 years then sell it.

I am - as many others are - in need of investor capitol to take advantage of these opportunities.Look forward to reading the posts on the various forums and exchanging ideas with you all.garyd509

I hope that no one takes that wrong and thinks I’m just sitting around waiting to take advantage of those who find themselves in harms way; I’mnot; I believe the most fulfilling profit of all comes throughhelping others.

The advantage is that you're still so young that if you get started right now, then by the time you're 30 you'll easily be retired.

Consider becoming an investor as well so you can take advantage of the inventory at this time.It will be a residual income for you as a landlord.

I feel female real estate agents connect with female buyers, do to the fact they have much of the input when it comes to buying a home.

What are the advantages/disadvantages of each?

You have an advantage.