I have been a w-2 employee until recently, investing in real estate on the side. I’ve left that work, and plan to self-manage apartment buildings I own, formalizing that as a 1099 employee of each LLC. All LLCs have p...
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How much should a general contractor charge to allow my company to pull permits for each renovation and how much should he charge per onsite visit to spot check subcontractor work?
DETAILS:I’m registering a general c...
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We just bought a property in Lake Harmony and were wondering what would be the best way to manage the property for STR. We are a 2 hour drive away from Lake Harmony. 1) Is it worth hiring a property manager? If so, an...
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Free or paid, what property management software do you guys like to use? Which software platforms would you recommend for first time property owners with small portfolios?
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Made up example scenario: I just closed on an REO I intend to fix and flip and have had an inspector come through and give me his own SOW for the property. I want to hire a GC to pretty much manage the entirety of th...
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I'm new to BP and to REI as well. Currently own 2 single family homes, both purchased owner occupied - living in one and renting out the other. These were purchased before i decided to get more serious about real esta...
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I assume 2-3 wouldn't cut it (time-wise), should I be looking for around 5 or so? Much more? Much less?
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Hi all! My husband and I are currently selling an investment property with the goal of a 1031 exchange and have some questions around the debt component.
For simplicity's sake, if the property will sell for $1.5m ...
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Is it more beneficial to register a management company as an LLC, S-CORP, LTD, SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP? I manage a couple properties in Canada now and I want to branch out and manage more properties, as I am the only one ...
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After lots of research over the last few months my wife and I have decided to move out of California and really focus on getting our real estate business started. We have decided on the Kansas City area because of the...