Which one do you prefer, and why?

It doesn't have to be overly complicated, but you definitely want everything agreed upon in writing before money starts moving.Since you're planning to use hard money and some of your own funds, make sure you're clear about who's on the loan, how everyone gets repaid, and whether any partner receives a preferred return—especially if one of you is more passive.As far as taxes go, most individuals in your position keep it simple and structure the LLC as a pass-through entity (such as a partnership).

I would say clients probably prefer whomever the agent recommends.

For multifamily or mixed-use, have you had better experiences with agency-backed loans (Fannie/Freddie) or with private lenders who move faster?

Personal branding dominate the content space anyway because you can't replacepersonality.Just my two cents.I've tried toying around with AI for marketing and leads, it just doesn't work.I know many who just end up working harder to convert than ifthey didn't use AI.AI is cool for specific things, not with building trust and a relationshipin a people driven business though in my opinion.Let me know your thoughts down below!

When you finish a flip, do you aim for top-dollar retail buyers, or do you move it fast to another investor? Which has worked better for your business model?

I’ve noticed investors tend to be split. Some say you should always self-manage in the beginning to learn the ropes, while others recommend hiring a property manager right away to save time and stress.

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The standard for me is that the tenant pays, but a couple times I offered to deduct the fee from the first month's rent to try tip them to "yes."

So I can float my mortgages if I need to w/o renters - toyed with different down payment options- Rent would go for about 1500-1700 so not a 2% or even really a 1% but I am looking at the long game.

The new shiny toy is ai.