Let me give you one example of the many things you need to watch.Lets say our government does manage to control illegal immigration.

I like the idea that government should be smaller but at the same time I think that some social programs benefit America as a whole.

Are many of the rules and regulations similar?

1031 Exchange Holding Requirements for Like-Kind Replacement PropertyWhile the Department of the Treasury Regulations and numerous rulings make it very clear that you must have the intent to hold your property for rental, investment or use in a trade or business, they fail to define exactly how long you need to hold your relinquished or replacement property in order to qualify for a tax-deferred exchange pursuant to Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code or Section 1.1031 of the Treasury Regulations.Property Purchased Just Prior to 1031 Exchange If you purchased your relinquished property just before the 1031 exchange transaction, the Internal Revenue Service has routinely taken the position that you actually purchased the property for sale (inventory) rather than holding it for investment.

That means no rent, no property tax, no ability of a government to seize, etc.I have never found anything showing the details of what allodial title looks like under Texas law.

Years after the real estate meltdown, U.S. regulators are finally catching up to all of the loan modification companies that scammed these distressed homeowners out of millions.

After they learn these principles, then the homework may begin just as they did when they were in school.Having a mentor or coach to assist in their experience can be a plus, so long as that teacher is qualified and does not attempt to teach anything contrary to the basic principle learned, there are some bad ones that should be picking up the basics as well.Your education in RE is never ending, you will always be learning new regulations, keeping up with laws and local customs change, so staying current is a challenge as well.As to learning the basics, your local real estate school is probably the best place to begin.

Stating the obvious by not lying outright, like government and banks tend to do, well bravo.As for the idea of houses improving, that's based on the economy improving more than the actual technological advance.

Therefore, Oxford Houses are not subject to zoning laws regulating the number of unrelated individuals who may live in a single family dwelling” (http://oxfordhouse.org/userfiles/file/legal.php).

We know from past experience that this broker isn't very familiar with FHA regulations (or doesn't have an underwriter than can handle quick FHA deals), and we'll tell the buyer they can't use that broker, as we know the deal will likely fall through.As for the ethics piece, not all agents are Realtors, so it's very possible for NAR ethics rules not to come into play.