Scott C.
Creating a company: LLC or other alternative?
I have been investing in real estate for the last six months. Now that we are about acquire our third property, I think its time to formally create a company to operate the business under. I am confused on the bes...
James Ehrig
Process for wholesaling in California? Double Escrow?
Hi all,
I have read many forums and talked with other investors along with interviewed a few title companies about this subject and everyone has a different answer.
For some reason everyone one has a...
Jonathan Marsh
Rent by Room versus Rent by Whole House
I have some single family homes in Aurora (just outside of Denver). Currently, they are all single family homes rented for around $2,100-$2,300. I have one lease coming up and was considering renting by the room. I fi...
Cody Smith
What do you find essential to start investing?
Hello BP community, I am curious. Looking back, if you could comprise a list of absolutely essential elements to have before beginning to invest, what would it include? We all know that any new investor can start divi...
Ben Bakhshi
How to protect assets in a recourse loan? Or is non-recourse best
We are deciding between several loan options in the ~75% LTV range.Non-recourse options are ~1% APR higher than full recourse.We are also leaning towards fully amortized 30 year options, as opposed to their 5 and 10 y...
Thao Tran
How to refer a commercial client as a new agent
Hi there,
I'm a new agent that got my client not too long ago. I have a client looking for a commercial place but seem when I called a few brokerage, they said you should refer it to their commercial agents as I'm ne...
Jacob Irving
Beginning Real Estate in California
I am currently looking into get into the real estate market in California. I currently live in San Jose, CA with plans of moving to Southern California (Long Beach, CA) by the end of the year. Come the end of 2019 I a...
Tim Key
Flipping-any perks to being your own real estate agent?
So my wife and I are getting educated on our options to do a flat out flip, a live in flip, or possibly a cash flow live in. I was thinking most agents make 3%+ on closing or showing the house. What are the perks of b...
Deborah Hill
What is formula for coming up with percentage of ARV
What is the formula for percentage rate of ARV. I've heard the standard is 70%. But then I hear that rate may have to be adjusted. And please give example. Thanks
Andy Pillinger
REHABBING A 1920'S BRICK HOUSE ON RAINIER AVE ADVISE
Hi all,I am partnering on a JV for rehabbing a 1920's 3400 sq ft brick house on rainier ave s. The house is in poor shape and needs a complete remodel. The roof and upstairs windows are new. However all the wiring and...