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HelloI have been a real estate agent ( independent contractor ) for the past 6 years.My personal credit score is 790, I have 4 credit cards and a car loan. The credit cards have very low or no balance at all. I would ...
Hello everyone,I have been tinkering around my SFR, doing most of the repairs on my own. However, I would like to hire a handyman to help me replace my porch roof. I'm trying to make a bullet proof Independent Contr...
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Hello everyone! First post in years. So I am looking for a mortgage company/agent. I want to use VA because the whole point is to save money on the downpayment and buy a 4 unit. 1. I do qualify for VA loan. (Already h...
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I have a small motel out of state with primarily extended stay guests and I am trying to get an onsite property manager/operator. The easiest way is to pay this person a management fee per month so I don't have to ke...
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Can you please share with me your contracts that specify general terms between an owner and contractor who is completing some remodel work? I want the contract to be as simple as possible, but still cover the bases. ...
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Hello BP,I am a 22 year old aspiring real estate investor located in Minnesota. Over the last several weeks, I have been speaking with lenders about getting pre-approved for an FHA loan to execute a house hack. My pro...
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Hi all,I went from W2 to independent contractor in April, and the lender's mortgage requirements are derailing my RE investment plans.After watching the BP YT episode with David G. and Christian from The One Brokerage...
New PM with local real estate brokerage. Need to know what best legal business entity to establish as independent contractor? I assume it is necessary to begin with?
hello I'm working as an independent contractor (technically self employed) for some time with a low income starting out 25-30k. What are peoples opinions on whether this will be a major obstacle to my plans to buy a p...
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My name is Jesus Diaz and I am an avid listener of the BP podcast. I’m posting on this forum to put my name out there and to find someone willing to teach me in my area. I am looking for a mentor or te...