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How do you structure a deal with investors?
Hi,I've pooled together a few investors and want to do a flip or buy a rental using their investment. My question is, how do I structure the deal with them? Should I form an LLC with them as partners?I know this is pr...
Quan Tran
Would you pay 30% more for project with a contractor your trust?
I have a contractor who is also a friend but he is over charging me about 20 to 30% over other estimates. I used him for many projects in the past and very satisfied. Also, he is my go to guy in case fixing is neede...
Bob Vollmer
Best broker to work for in Northern Colorado
Hello BP'ers!I've hit a lull in my career and I could use some words of wisdom! While I know that getting your license can be a source of contention among investors, I have decided that it is the correct path for me ...
William Brown
Looking for creative input
So my parents (I'm 17) have bought a charter boat and started a chartering business which, starting in the fall when i go off to college, they will charter people around and make some absurd amount like 20K a week. So...
Renee Adkins
What are the pros and cons to leasing to a Section 8 tenant?
I have several rentals, but just listed one that I am managing myself and I am overwhelmed by the number of people who are calling about Section 8 housing. My pre-conception is that Section 8 is not profitable, but I ...
Jordan Bush
Real estate investing fear
Hi all, My name is Jordan and I am very interested in real estate investing but have a small amount of money/knowledge. I recently started my career as a FireFighter/Paramedic--and unfortunately, I don't make much mon...
Daniel S.
Motel to Apartment Conversion
My wife and I are located on the north Oregon Coast (think Astoria/Seaside), and are relatively new to real estate investing. We have done a condo remodel from studs to rental, and are currently doing a live-in remod...
Nick Kime
Lending Options for SFR with Investors in LLC
I'm planning to form an LLC to purchase my next single family residence as a mid-term rental. (I currently have 6 performing MTRs in my name.) I will be selling a percent of the equity to an investor for the cost of d...
Steve A.
Rental property near Newark Penn Station?
We're looking at a rental property in Newark and I'm wondering if Newark Penn Station is as bad as I've heard. I heard homeless and panhandlers are aggressive and it's not a place someone would want to commute through...
Joshua McGinnis
Think Investing in Los Angeles is too expensive? Check out these numbers.
The Los Angeles market is interesting in that there is a very real push/pull between people's own preconceptions about what it means to live in certain parts of the city. In doing so, I see people create what ...