Real estate has the (theoretical) advantage of having something "tangible", in the way that stocks, bonds, CDs, etc. are not.

Seems like an advantage to list, not accept offers for a week and then have multi bid roll in.

I am currently in the advantageous position where I live with my girlfriend in an affordable home that she owns.  

If you want to chat about investing and/or tax advantages of investing, you can connect with me anytime.Have a great weekend,Ted

May end up profiting due to appreciation, but wouldn't consider it an investment.One thing I'd really like to try or see done, is to really max out the VA possibilities by taking advantage of the joint veteran situation:"If a property is to be owned by two or more eligible veterans, it may consist of four family units and one business unit, plus one additional unit for each veteran participating in the ownership.

I'm wondering if you could get in trouble with your state board for unfair advantage - knowing the market and taking advantage of a seller with such a price difference.I'm not in PA, so I don't know the laws there.

Explain his tax advantages for owner carry.  

S#itholes can work to your advantage.

Use this so your advantage to make more aggressive offers and tailor specific deals to specific lenders.

If looking to use your retirement assets, a 401k loan could be much more advantageous as long as you can afford the loan repayments.