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Joe S. Rethinking some of Dave Ramsey‘s teaching
2 December 2024 | 5 replies
Most of his coaching is for consumers who have credit card debt and other behavioral finance needs so I support a lot of it.   
Jordan Dieterle Property Management Issue
2 December 2024 | 2 replies
Provide details and supporting documentation.
James Kerson Tell Me Why My Discount Brokerage Idea Is Bad: Calling All Agents
10 December 2024 | 100 replies
If your market has a significant number of FHA or VA loans with zero to low down payments where a buyer can't afford to pay their agent out of pocket, your sellers may end up cutting off a significant portion of the home buying market, or once they do come around to considering negotiating on BAC, they may feel deceived, and now you may lose the potential for the recurring client that will ultimately otherwise drive your seller lead acquisition cost down.For planning: In a great business, a good rule of thumb is to estimate:100% Gross Income35% Cost of Sale30% Expenses35% Profit <-- very few businesses achieve this, but we're looking at an ideal solutionAssuming a national price average of $300k and 0.6% GCI, you'd be looking at:$1,800 Gross Income$630 Cost of Sale <-- agents/ transaction coordinators$540 Expenses <-- photos/ signs/ lockboxes/ Errors & Omissions insurance/ MLS fees/ liability insurance/ tech fees/ VA admin support/ marketing to get clients for the business (this piece should be roughly 10% of revenue, which would be $54 in this case)$630k ProfitIf your business sold 1,000 of these homes a year, you would have:$1,800,000 Gross Income$630k Cost of Sale <-- agents/ transaction coordinators (you could have 5 agents handling 200 sales each at $100k incomes and TC support at scale)$540k Expenses <-- photos/ signs/ lockboxes/ Errors & Omissions insurance/ MLS fees/ liability insurance/ tech fees/ VA admin support/ marketing to get clients for the business (you're going to est $125k in runner fees alone for signs; $25k+ in signs, $54k in ads to attract clients, $200k in photos, $10-20k minimum in E&O, $2k in liability, and what tech/ VA support)$630k Profit Scale costs will include hiring a managing broker for compliance to help oversee all of these transactions and implement legal changes and training.
Kwok Wong How to submit a respectful lowball offer?
7 December 2024 | 9 replies
Is there any evidence or support I can include to make my letter of intent more credible?
Ryan Ludwick New Real Estate Investor: Looking to connect, learn, and take action
3 December 2024 | 12 replies
A link to FilePlace is at the bottom of every page, so it is easy to find.If you have technical issues, send an email to support@biggerpockets.com and someone will help you.
Jonah Gunalda ER doctor hoping to diversify in passive real estate!
10 December 2024 | 25 replies
I won't be investing in the riskiest/most supportable asset subclasses such as hotels, and tilt my portfolio the ones that have historically been more stable such as multifamily and single-family housing.
Lorraine Hadden Hello BiggerPockets Community.
1 December 2024 | 5 replies
A link to FilePlace is at the bottom of every page, making it easy to find.If you have technical issues, email support@biggerpockets.com, and someone will help you.
Joe S. Investing in your children/family in 2025
5 December 2024 | 25 replies
He is an actor and I support him doing this.
Ximei Yue Suggestions for my 1st Investment: Should I start with a BRRRR or focus on cash flow?
1 December 2024 | 31 replies
And, another one requires more support (special needs).Husband working on starting his own business (starting phase, no income)On the side, there are some income ($50K a year)Goal:1.
James McGovern Techniques to Shut Down Protests Against Landlords
30 November 2024 | 1 reply
Highlight efforts to minimize displacement, such as offering lease renewals or supporting affordable housing initiatives, and share data to clarify financial realities.