Hillary Buckingham
Tips for a newly licensed agent with a goal of $50k in commissions my first year
I’m a newly licensed real estate agent, but I haven’t chosen a brokerage to hang my license with yet. I want to create a strong marketing plan before taking that step to help me achieve my goal of earning $50k in comm...
James Park
Starting a Brokerage vs. a FLIPPING: Which business is more sustainable in the long run?
Both businesses are non-passive businesses:
In your opinion, if you had to decide between starting a brokerage or a flipping business which would you choose? A brokerage would need to constantly lead generate for ne...
Don Konipol
Five Signs The Guru is a Scam
Five signs of a guru scam1. He tells you he’s doing this because “he want to give back”2. He states “ if you think education is expensive you ought to try ignorance” 3. He has employees standing by who can arrange an ...
Jorge Rivera
Tax write off without income
Hey BP! For my accountants and tax gurus out there...I started an LLC ready to start real estate investing right before COVID. Looks like I’m sitting this year out (based on the market). I have business expenses relat...
Mike Pepperday
Renting on a busy street in the Buffalo NY area
I am debating putting in an offer on a duplex on a busy street. (2 lanes each side of the street). The driveway is double wide and can fit 4 cars each side. Will it be more difficult to rent it out and will the rent h...
Faiz Kanash
Does my type of income qualify me for a conventional loan?(Bank statements loan?)
Hello all,Just a general question. I primarily work with hard money lenders to satisfy my needs when it comes to my projects as a fix n flipper, however there is also benefit if I'm able to work with conventional loan...
Jonathan Makovsky
Broker Sponsorship Question
What is the general sentiment from RE brokers regarding salesperson licensees that want to be sponsored only to gain MLS access to invest for themselves (not for outside clients)? Do brokers view that salesperson a...
Keith Odom
Is it better to pay off property or invest more into business
I've heard alot of different strategies on how to go about being successful in your business. Is it better to pay off your home/one of your investment properties or is it best to keep investing your funds towards more...
Darby Smith
Commissions to realtors and how you pay them
"Industry standard" seems to be that you pay a percentage of the total lease to the realtor that found the tenant, for the full term of the lease, and that is paid up front.
Why? Why do we do this?
Most of our prop...
Philissa Gilliard
Is a website important?
I was wondering if I should build a website before I start wholesaling. I was looking at my list of things to do and was wondering if I can get buyers or sellers on my team if I do not have a website. What are your ...