I have a family memeber willing to commit up to 200k for private lending. They do not want involved just to make more return on the  $. I'm sure I need a lawyer to structure the contract but how exactly does this work...

Hi everyone, I'm new to this site, and I consider myself a new investor.  I have 2 properties in Seattle.  One I split into 2 separate 2 bedroom units, the other is a houseboat and I negotiated seller financing.  I've...

Let’s say I want to get investors and syndicate a 10 unit apartment building. I create Blue Estate LLC ( manager managed by me ) and Blue Estate Equity Fund I LLC which holds title to the 10 unit apartment building ( ...

I'll be focusing on wholesaling as I start out. Over time I'll take on rental properties and do some rehabbing. My wife plans to partner with me over time and at some point I might look at taking on additional partner...

Hello BP,I guess I should have read the blog on how to introduce yourself before I go posting away. My name is Rob. I am a structural engineer living in Vancouver, Wa. My business partners and I have been spending tha...

I'm from South America and in the previus stages of real estate investing. Recently joined this interesting site.
As investor I'd like to use as little money as possible out of my pocket and make a great return, so t...

Can you use a 1031 exchange when wholesaling properties?
I suppose you could if you bought it and sold it, but what about assigning contracts and double close?

I stumbled upon a lawyer's website while searching for LLC information and this article piqued my interest: http://www.lonestarlandlaw.com/Anonymity.htmlIt describes a two LLC's structure designed for asset protection...

Hi BiggerPockets Community,
I am looking into how to structure a real estate deal through the use of a promissory note. The situation is this: I will find and manage the deal, while my passive investor partner only w...

With winter around the corner my tenant is concerned about business during the cooler months when customers don't want to eat outdoors. He's a good tenant and aside from April has paid rent in full. I'm thinking about...