Constantly learning new things is a good idea, so if you can fit the degree in with minimal risk, might be worthwhile.

I don't plan to skimp on things that, like you said, can put me at substantial risk.

If that were to happen with evictions, I (and every other landlord) would be out of business in only a few months.This is not only a risk on the state level.

void any relevant exposure to the counter party risk that is reeking havoc to basically every major investment bank at the moment.

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I am and have been since the beginning.Originally posted by REIJourney:Mostly it has to do with your comfort level, education and tolerance for risk.

In the end the risk is on me.

You probably will end up chalking it up to one of the risks of renting from a private party.As my lawyer always reminds me...

It keeps your risk in the deal at almost zero.

He's due that from the seller anyway and I dont know how desperate an agent would have to be to risk their license by trying to cut a client in to a deal.