James Sanson
How do you start something like a REIT
We have investors who would not qualify for a REIT, but they have money to go into an LLC that I own and to do buy and holds with me. I will maintain XYZ% of the LLC and sell off portions of it to them. From a forming...
Jasper Cooper
How do you hire your kids?
Hello,After hearing about it on Tom Wheelwright's podcast, I want to hire my daughter to help out with our real estate business. She is a mature 7 years old, and would do great at cleaning the hallways and common are...
Linda Thomas
Security deposit refunds
Hello,
Do you charge an administrative fee when drawing up an itemized list for the security deposit refund? if so, how much? does it vary by state? this is from google? property owners operating in the state of P...
Sophia L.
Still green. Your best picks for tenant screening companies?
Being new, I only used a screening company once - RentPrep and I wasn't thrilled with it. Which do you use? Someone once texted me a report that had the top cut off, so I couldn't see the company's name, but it was...
Michael Williams
Raising capital (Private lending)
How would I be able to find a private lender for a commercial property deal. It’d be for my first apartment deal, should I hire a securities lawyer? Do I need to create an LLC? Looking off a money partner or someone t...
Andrew Propst
9 reasons you need Professional Property Management
As the regulatory landscape has gotten more complicated during COVID-19—with a halt on evictions and late fees, as well as other local laws being passed to help keep renters in their homes—property managers and their ...
Adrian Valdez
Building Credit score from scratch what do you guys recommend?
Hello Bigger Pockets community. So I am 20 years old and I have a part time job. I am currently writing out a plan to present to potential partners in my area so that I can get the ball rolling on investing but...I wa...
Dan Walker
Syndication Structuring Options - how to finance a deal?
I'm 26 years old and just beginning to explore real estate investing, with the target of making my first purchase mid-2018 and the intent of getting into a multi-family property while taking investments from family/fr...
Brad Seidel
1099 for 5 year cant get financing
My brother in law is trying to find a way into his first home that he wants to live in and cash flow. However his situation is a tad un-ortodox.
Positives:
Has 83k savedThis will be his first homeMakes around 110k p...
Thomas Higgins
The Evolution of Real Estate Investing
As fund managers, it's important to have a historical perspective when it comes to investment strategies and where we allocate our money. Real estate investing has been a popular way to build wealth for centuries, wit...