Hi All!I've been asked by a family friend to invest in a commercial deal in Bensonhurst Brooklyn, NY that they've already procured. Having almost no experience in this arena, I'd like to tap into the BP community for ...

Sweat Equity Taxation in Real Estate Investing:
Real estate investment is a time-tested method for wealth creation and financial stability. While many investors use cash to purchase properties, others opt for a diffe...

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My name is Tavi Perttula. I'm a licensed Landscape Architect and father of three. I've been working in the design, construction, and development field for 12 years and I'm looking to take on more of a deve...

Hello BPers,I've been investing for a few years,  and I finally wanted to take theleap into development. I got into a deal where we were going to develop a nursing home into a 50+ unit apartment building. I ended up g...

Hi All! Hopefully this is not too long winded of an introduction.I am Derek Montes. I have a BS degree in accounting (no pun intended- Ha!). I have been involved with real estate since an opportunity presented itself ...

I'm wondering what is the best and most professional way in approach another investor to try and convince them to let me be apart of their deal/project?I know of a developer in my area that just (in the middle of) pur...

Just read this interesting article about the rise Agrihood communities. They are communities built around agriculture. For example a 70 acre olive tree grove in Palm Springs. Has anyone else hear about these or run in...

I am a fairly experienced buy and hold investor with a few units and a good knowledge of creative financing strategies. An opportunity came up to buy land and develop it in a market I know very well. Most lenders for ...

I’m interested to hear what people recommend in this situation.  Essentially what commissions are owed? 
A developer buys a piece of land and divides it into 7 lots.  No realtors are involved yet.  A neighbor wants t...

I am contemplating venturing into development project - buy land, build multi family unit, rent/sell. Since this is my first time, where can I learn basics of steps involved, typical financing arrangements, etc?