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Kelly Beasley
  • New to Real Estate
  • Vail, Az
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Splitting profits- 50/50 or no?

Kelly Beasley
  • New to Real Estate
  • Vail, Az
Posted

Hey fellow real estate freaks!

Ok, so I did a search already about doing investing with a partner. Not quite finding my answer. And I'd just like to hear what your input is  about this. 

I want to start investing. Yes, it's scary. I lost out HARD on a deal back in 2004 (Because, you know, EVERYONE was doing it. So I did, too. Didn't do my due diligence/research, just jumped onto the bubble bandwagon)

Like many of you are (I'm guessing), I am much more cautious now. I am a BP member, I have a couple books (One is BRRRR, which I think is a FANTASTIC plan, but it feels too risky and expensive for a/this beginner), and I am soaking in all the BP podcasts and info I can get.

Still, it's hard to trust my own judgment. I get excited about properties easily. May jump in even if the numbers aren't quite that great. 

SO- I have a friend who I have done business with for the past 4 years. We work together BEAUTIFULLY. We are extremely invested in each other. We have done well with one company we own. 

I think that RE may be a great way for us to diversify our portfolio. However, I would be putting up all the capital. He may be able to contribute a little, but I have the bulk of it. (@50K) 

Maybe a flip would be best to start? I get a mortgage on a property, I have the $ down, he helps with search, numbers, record keeping, management of the contractor, we do some of the work ourselves, etc. Maybe his parents could loan us $ for the remodel. I just FEEL like it will be easier with a partner. 

That said, would you do a 50/50 split? I do happen think that this is fair. I know he would hold up his weight in all of the efforts. He's a very committed worker. 

I'm just not sure of the percentage split. I want to be fair. 

How would you split it? 

Thanks so much, you guys on here are 100% amazing with all of your answers and help! (I DO know that percentage, lol!)

-Kelly

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Mark Albini
  • Realtor
  • Evansville, IN
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Mark Albini
  • Realtor
  • Evansville, IN
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@Kelly Beasley if it's a friend or family member. I typically do a 50/50 of the PROFITS. I still want my original investment back.

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