Karl James
How to compensate a real estate agent - looking for ideas
I am a new real estate investor who looks to flip sell vacant land. The few properties I have bought, I've found using mostly county websites and buy directly from the owner. In each instance, on the sell side, I’ve...
Bryan Hancock
A Map of Bankruptcies For The United States - State Compensation?
I found this chart this evening and couldn't help but think of its implications for real estate investing and state-based economies that set their own laws that impact the nation as a whole. You'll notice that Texas ...
Lewys Jones
Broker to be paid 5% compensation to other brokers 2.5%
My contract states that the seller will compensate the broker 5% of the sales price. A few sub paragraphs down it states that the brokers office policy is to compensate the cooperated broker in the amount of 2.5% of t...
Robert H.
Re-compensated legal fees classified as interest income on 1099?
I realize this question is best answered by a tax professional but since it's the busy season, so far I can't find anyone (including calling the IRS and turbo tax live) and was hoping someone can give a simple answer ...
Joe S.
Best way to compensate someone that loans the down payment
So has someone used money partners for the down payment only. I’m not sure what to offer someone that is interested in investing with me as far as them putting the down payment on a purchase. They would not be signing...
Alejandro B Yoon
A/C broke, tenants want to be compensated, need advice
I currently manage my mother's property that is using a rent by the room strategy. Last week the A/C in our unit fried from a power surge and required a new thermostat and tablet piece. After back and forth with the t...
Andrew Mestas
How do you get compensated for being a bird dog?
I have been locating properties in my FARM for an investor. I'm just curious how do "bird dogs" typically get compensated? When a deal is closed? When a house i locate has a seller that wants to sell? Or a property l...
Arthur Roland
Compensation for Realtor to work full time for investmetn team
Good morning,I was offered the opportunity to join a team as Realtor locating properties for to fix and flip, working with them only... I have spoken with other Realtors who provide the dame service, and some say ...
Scott Trench
"Preferred Equity" = "Second Position Lending" And Should Be Compensated Accordingly
When a syndication or fund wants to buy an apartment building, for, let's say $10M, they have two basic options to finance it:
- Debt
- Or Equity
Equity is expensive, as investors demand high returns. It takes on ...
Yulia J.
How to compensate tenants for no electricity in the building?
We plan to update the electrical in our 3-flat building. We live in 1 unit and rent out the other 2. The electrical system here is old, so this is for safety and for better utilities separation. Our electrician says...