Vik C.
Are Notes/HML the right approach for me?
Hi all,My "real estate goal" is very straightforward - I am looking for an approach that can yield a 6%+ annual return with as little active work and time as possible, after a learning period (of up to 5 years).By 6%+...
James W.
Add Agent on both sides to save commission?
Hi guys -I got a property from an auction.We nominated an agent on the buy side, and she gets 3%. However, the auction closing company really took care of all of it - except for the Certificate of Occupancy that she g...
Eli L. Ku
How much time can or should i refinance per year??
I was wondering about hard money lending then going back to get a refinance through an actual bank?? I now this strategy was talked through the book, but how many times a year can you refinance without actually hurtin...
Mark S.
Syndications: Idle Cash Prior to Deployment
I'm looking at a self storage syndication fund that has some language in the PPM that capital shall be placed within 90 days. If it isn't the sponsor can either choose to return it to the investor or the preferred re...
Alain R.
Forming My Property Management LLC for liability and asset protection.
I own under my name over a dozen rental properties (with loans) in Florida which I effectively manage from Europe without an issue. While I have HO6 insurance on them, I am considering creating a My Property Managemen...
Jamie Bateman
Note investors - how do you structure your joint ventures?
Do you always do a 50/50 split? Do you consider a lesser split (for your side) for performing notes, since there should be less to manage? When you send payments to your JV, do you include principal and interest? Or d...
Brian Lau
Negotiate with potential broker
Commercial broker wants standard 6% and to sign exclusive listing. I already have a LOI that needs negotiation. What are ways to get out of an exclusive contract?I also have another broker that will do it for a flat f...
Alec McGinn
Where should I park my capital?
Where do you like to put your capital while you are saving for a real estate deal? Currently my capital is sitting in a savings account gaining nothing. I’m wondering if I should be putting my capital somewhere that m...
Steven Epps
Using the VA loan to help jump start investing
Hey guys, im recently new to Bigger Pockets, and I am currently serving in the Navy. I get out next year, and I plan to use the VA loan to purchase a multi family. I want to live in one unit and rent out the others. M...
Anna Sam
Talking to property management companies. do they get to keep late fees?
Hi I am talking to property management companies to manage a property I own in central florida. One of them had a clause in their agreement that they get to keep the late fees. I thought that was pretty weird since th...