Skip to content
×
PRO Members Get
Full Access
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
ANNUAL Save 16%
$32.50 /mo
$390 billed annualy
MONTHLY
$39 /mo
billed monthly
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Level up your investing with Pro
Explore exclusive tools and resources to start, grow, or optimize your portfolio.
10+ investment analysis calculators
$1,000+/yr savings on landlord software
Lawyer-reviewed lease forms (annual only)
Unlimited access to the Forums

Let's keep in touch

Subscribe to our newsletter for timely insights and actionable tips on your real estate journey.

By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions
Followed Discussions Followed Categories Followed People Followed Locations
Starting Out
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated over 13 years ago on . Most recent reply

User Stats

28
Posts
5
Votes
Scott G
  • Broomfield, CO
5
Votes |
28
Posts

Self employed

Scott G
  • Broomfield, CO
Posted

Hi everyone, I've been reading all I can on the forums and really appreciate all the information that the experienced members give. Here's my situation, I'm 32 and a stay at home dad, my wife has a PhD in psychology and runs a consulting business setup as an s-corp (she's the pres and I'm VP). In our second year we're doing ok, grossed about 150k last year and netted in the 80s. We should be in the same net range this year with a larger gross (adding employees and reinvesting profits in the business). Yet it would seem that because we're still a new business receiving bank financing for even a refi on our home is difficult.

My current goal is to create $500-$1000 a month in passive income. Beyond creative financing what are my options for finance? I could probably borrow a fair amount of cash from my dad, and I'm willing to step into the game by wholesaling or flipping and building up my war chest. With our situation what sort of terms would a bank be looking for, 20, 30, 50% down? Should I wait for two years of tax returns to even continue? Thanks in advance for your replies.

Loading replies...