I know I made a lot of mistakes here, and if I could go back would certainly do things differently.Key facts:• no written partnership agreement • In business for 1 year, with 8 total combined clients• 2024 total income $29,500• No shared business property or initial investment.

What’s the best approach to establish business-to-business contracts with insurance companies?

I use this for tax and insurance which all properties have)Expenses (general business like admin/legal and by unit for repairs, trash, utilities...)EBITDA (earnings before interest/taxes/depreciation/amortization.

If your goal is to make a business out of real estate.

Thats how they run their business.

Here are some additional tips:Business Bank Account: Open a dedicated business bank account to manage income and expenses separately from personal funds.D-U-N-S Number: Register your business with Dun & Bradstreet to establish a business credit profile.

I explained to the landlord what my business plan was, and paid him a set rent amount each month (though slightly higher than market rate rent).

Just approach everyone with your business potential and they’ll typically help you out.

Anybody with experience or insight in business investing in SA?  

Most will never understand the hard work, sacrifices, risks, and stress that comes with building a successful business of 28 units from the ground up.