I have a friend with a 2 family home here in NY and they are struggling not only with the mortgage or bills but with upkeep and improvements. I have entered into an (verbal agreement ) That I will receive aprox. $2...

I'm in the early stages of beginning a partnership with a partner who will be entirely funding the purchase of a multifamily property. My role will be to manage the property and be the "boots on the ground" as the oth...

I'm in the early stages of beginning a partnership with a partner who will be entirely funding the purchase of a multifamily property. My role will be to manage the property and be the "boots on the ground" as the oth...

Not alot of multi units for sale in my small town.  I know a builder that will let me contribute any labor I want to the build of a duplex......roof, flooring, paint, etc.Has anyone ever gone this route to lower the i...

I keep reading differing things...either the "profit is in the sweat equity" or "I made a mistake by trying to do it all myself." How do you know what's right? My husband and I both work full time. Our first flip (whi...

If I want to pay myself an hourly wage out of my real estate business putting sweat equity into an investment property, do I have to fill out a W-9 form? 

I live in California and want to partner with my family in the midwest. My cousin is a typical blue collar farm guy. I am able to bring the capital and finance skills, he’s able to oversee contractors for rehab or do ...

What are the top things to be aware of when getting equity in a deal in exchange for a little sweat?

I'm renovating a triplex, my contractor did an excellent job renovating the first unit.  We discussed a partnership and agreed to him collecting 10% of sale proceeds, in exchange for his sweat equity to renovate the r...

Looking for a little insight from some seasoned BP investors.  My wife and I are very part time RE investors at this point, but my full time passion for entrepreneurship is in the world of software and technology.  I ...