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I am a licensed RE Agent + Investor with few rental properties. I set up S corp for my RE Agent practice and therefore when I rent my own property, I write a commission check to my brokerage firm and he writes a check...
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Hi,
I'm looking for some guidance as to what constitutes a referral. Recently, I've been approached by licenses asking for referral fees after I (or my agents) have been working with a client.
Here are...
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I have been with both a small boutique brokerage which had unbelievable commission splits, and with large brand name ones with bad commission splits. Which do you prefer?I actually prefer the large brand name even th...
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Hi all,
I hope everyone had an excellent holiday and is ready to kick off the new year in high gear. I know I am, though my employee's not so much (no-call, no show first work day of the new year). Anyway, I di...
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Hey guys, I graduated recently, so I have more time to devote to getting into my first deal (a triplex or fourplex that I will live in). I'm working full time at a property management company to save money and have a ...
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I'm sure this will get mixed reviews, but I want to see everyone's opinion on this. I am a real estate professional and my company is in the business to assist people, investors, and companies in buying and selling t...
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Hello BP,I was just wondering what everybody's thoughts were on wholesaling with a license and without a license. I ask because I currently have a license and am considering going inactive. I initially had it for th...
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Hello everyone, I'm starting my real estate journey, and my question is. Is it cost efficient and productive to be your own agent or have a real estate agent in investing in properties?
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I am a realtor working in the San Francisco Bay Area and a frequent listener of the Bigger Pockets podcast. A phrase I've heard several times on the podcast as well as in the forums and at meetups is "investor-friendl...
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Hi BP members. Currently I work a Blue Collard job that I can’t leave just yet. I currently fix and hold properties in Wisconsin, but I want to start real estate here in California. I currently live in the OC. I fell ...