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The main benefit of buying your primary home first is the first time government home buyer programs and the fact that you will get the lowest interest rates here plus the tax advantages and lower down payment etc. 

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Is their a tax break for rental property that I could take advantage of by not paying the rental off?

When it comes to selection an attorney, it might be helpful to know that the majority of bar complaints come from attorneys in practice more than 20 years followed by attorneys in practice less than 5 years.

Again, that's basically my bundle of services -- Realtor, rehab, PM and consulting -- so I think finding someone with all those skills and knowledge offers a unique advantage for investors.

The more deals you do the greater competitive advantage you can create.  

It is a small town, tight knit community, but I went to school in this town and I think that will be to my advantage. 

I have a feeling it's mainly being referred to as the scams that go on there and the people who take advantage of new investors. 

The fact this bank is in my hometown is advantageous due to personnal relations regardless of the bank.