I've certainly seen people in my local area blab all sorts of particulars on BP thinking nobody local is paying attention - particulars that could possibly be used by other investors to gain an advantage.

My new rate would be the same as the current rate so no advantage there.

My thought is that those that are trying to take advantage of it will not submit any doctor form and actually not continue with the lease process.Of course, there is the rest of the entire screening process too.Thanks.

They reasoned that it gave them an advantage because listing agent would be getting more commission if seller picked them, no splitting commission.For experienced investors who are not licensed agents, have you done deals without a buyer agent and if so, do you think you had an advantage in getting those deals?

., former employer 401k) to a solo 401k are not reported on Form 5498, but rather on Form 5500-EZ, but only if the air market value of the solo 401k exceeds $250K as of the end of the plan year (generally 12/31);When funds are rolled over or transferred from an IRA or 401k to a self-directed IRA, the amount deposited into the self-directed IRA is reported on Form 5498 by the receiving self-directed IRA custodian by May of the year following the rollover/transfer.Rollovers (provided the 60 day rollover window is satisfied) from an IRA to a Solo 401k or self-directed IRA are reported on lines 15a and 15b of Form 1040;Pre-tax IRA contributions on reported on line 32 of Form 1040;Pre-tax solo 401k contributions are reported on line 28 of Form 1040;Roth solo 401k funds are subject to RMDs;A Roth 401k may be transferred to a Roth IRA (Note that from a planning perspective, it may be advantageous to transfer Roth Solo 401k funds to a Roth IRA before turning age 70 ½ in order to escape the Roth RMD requirement applicable to Roth 401k contributions including Roth Solo 401k contributions and earnings.)

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.