What benefit do you have to not using a realtor to buy?

In this case, like insulation, double-glazed windows and solar, you have something to sell that give long term benefits if you go for the drought-resistant plan.I think you'd do well to see example of well-planned xeriscape in your area.

You will not benefit from waiting. 

Cut to 30 hours a week, all my benefits were gone. 

A side benefit is the Roxul (rock wool) insulation helps with sound proofing ... we have even begun putting it the walls surrounding washrooms and laundry rooms when we undertake a deep renovations.

Attention grabbing headline, outline of benefits to seller, strong call to action, etc.

That walk thru check list is for your benefit as much as their benefit.  

If its not required what is the benefit of having a green card?

As a hands on individual who lives at the outer edge of a major metropolitan area, I'm curious if investors from the "big city" who are looking for more affordable markets would find benefit in the assistance of a fellow investor native to the area (to help vet properties and/or act as a property manager).  

@jamesmiller I was listening to a blog today and it had a lawyer from Texas who mentioned domiciling your llc in Texas had benefits because of homestead rights?