The time and energy that goes into r/e investing makes it difficult for at least me to go gambling. 

By now (2015) it was pretty difficult to find a deal worth buying in the Austin market.

Many of our clients do not want to list on more than one platform because they're concerned it will be twice as much work.

With owning property your schedule is more difficult to coordinate

They are representing their clients to the best of their ability....because doing good for that client and getting 10 referrals is much much more important than double ending the deal.When an unrepresented buyer comes to me as the listing agent, there is almost 100% chance they are paying more for that property than if they had an agent.

It's because the county has made it extremely difficult and expensive, that everyone has been forced to take this route.

Transportation can be difficult if you don't drive or own a car.

I own a property management company, which is located in downtown Leominster, that manages my rental property and my client's rentals. 

Most contractors are good men and women who are true craftspeople and care about their clients.

I normally recommend to my clients here in Illinois that they not do these types of conversions.