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I currently work for a brand name broker and have always wanted to start my own brokerage since most of my business is based off referrals and business that I get. I plan to purchase more investment properties and I'm...
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I'm brand new to real estate with a broker's license in CA. Any advice on where to even begin? I want to have my own company, but have considered joining a brokerage until I gain some understanding of the sales proces...
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Investor-friendly agents: How does your branding demonstrate your specialty? I'm starting to gain some traction in investment circles and want my branding to support that. Examples of your website, business card, or l...
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Hey Brandon
Just finished watching the the webinar on using the rental calculator. My question was about the variable expenses. I've been taught on income property to calculate about 35% annually. Do you do the same f...
I'm new to flipping and rehabbing homes and thinking I should form an LLC. Did anyone do this first or did you knock out a few flips before setting up your company and start building your brand?
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I've been flipping houses full time now for about 2 years, I did it part time from around 2004 to 2007 and got back in a couple of years ago when I saw and heard that the market was good again for flipping. In my f...
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Good evening! I am waiting to take my licensing exam and deciding on a sponsoring broker. I talked with one tonight - we went over commission, office fee and start up fees.Doesn't seem to unreasonable - small monthl...
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Today the mail lady came to give me a certified letter. I signed for it and opened it immediately. It was a letter from Homevestor's attorney. The attorney stated that I was in violation of Unauthorized use of Int...
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I am looking to start my business venture in NY in the next few months. I've been researching endlessly, but there is one question I can not seem to find an answer to. How do I properly structure my company if I am th...
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Hello BP community!After doing my last couple of remodels, a crazy idea hit me. Not sure if the concept is groundbreaking or if I'm reinventing the wheel, but the contractors working the job had been doing the same ki...