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AJ Smith Bankability of Commission-Based Workers
26 August 2020 | 5 replies

How much would I need to make through commissions in order for banks to feel comfortable lending me money to buy real estate? Could I invest right away as a commissions-based worker, or would I need to build a few yea...

Ben Smith Potential Tenant with Commission based job
8 April 2023 | 5 replies

I have recently purchased a 3 bedroom townhouse in the state of Nevada. I am now looking for tenants. There is one person that lives in a smaller unit across from the one I'm renting that is interested in upgrading. T...

Kendall Short Commission based job - Conventional Loan Help
12 October 2017 | 5 replies

Hi BP,

A little background on what my situation is. 22 years old. Credit score 710 via credit wise.

Duplex I’m looking at: 154,900 asking, 4x2 full ba. It’s been on market for 368 days and I’m guessing because one...

Braden Boggs Commission Based Rehabs? What is this called?
9 May 2022 | 1 reply

First time posting!I was talking with an agent in our office about investing strategies the other day when she mentioned something new to me. I am here to ask if anyone else has experience with this or can point me in...

Will Barnard Real Estate commissions based on sales price
15 August 2011 | 18 replies

I ahve recently had several debates with several agents and others regarding how much agents should be paid for contracted price.

The scenarios that come up with me are this: If you list a property for $300k and an o...

Gregg Hutton Commission Splits vs fee-based in Northern VA
22 February 2017 | 0 replies

Peace to all, I was reading many of the forums and saw others speaking about choosing the right brokerage in regards to the "Commission Splits vs. Fee Based". I am in need of advice for choosing the best option out he...

Tyler Coyle Getting a Mortgage with a Commission Based Job
1 July 2019 | 11 replies

Hey BP,Currently, I am in a Salary position. I have never worked commission based only jobs. I am considering pursuing a job opportunity that is commission based. However, I've heard that you have to have 2 years work...

Kate Gagnon Commission Based Job and Financing - Experienced Advice Needed!
28 October 2017 | 2 replies

I need some advice because I'm running into the same problem with working a commission-based job. When I apply for a mortgage, I cannot claim my commission as income until I have two years of commission as "proof" of ...

Christine Le Commercial lease - commission paid on base rent only?
18 July 2024 | 2 replies

I was told that on a NNN lease, brokers should take a commission of X% of base rent (price per SF x SF) - not total rent (which includes NNN). That makes sense to me as NNN is just expenses that are passed onto the te...

Carl Flint FHA loan process for agents or other commission based salaries?
6 April 2021 | 1 reply

HiI’ve been reading into creative financing options to get started in REI. I am pretty attracted to the FHA loan and 203k loans.I’ve started to repair my credit. I’ve been putting a significant amount of my income in ...