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Andrew Hejtmanek Wisdom on Partnership Structure
15 July 2025 | 9 replies
He would benefit from monthly cash flow whereas I'm more interested in the long-term benefits (appreciation, debt paydown and yes, cash flow).Does anyone have any suggestions on structure/terms that you may have seen in the past that would be beneficial to us both?
Robin Castillo How to structure a partnership.
16 July 2025 | 9 replies
Trying to figure out how to structure a partnership, how to split profit but mainly how to finance and share tax benefits.
Patricio Acosta How Can I Structure My House Flipping Deals in California?
16 July 2025 | 2 replies
Hi @Patricio Acosta, nice to meet you here on BP..This is a common challenge for active investors bringing in capital without complicating their entity structure.
Austin Alvarado Looking for Advice on Structuring a Fair Real Estate Partnership
10 July 2025 | 6 replies
It varies from how I have done small partnership structures, but your outlined ownership/fee type questions are not where I see any real issue, per se.Things to think about: how is the house being titled? 
Brad Neihardt How to set up LLC structure for current/future properties
8 July 2025 | 19 replies
Looking for help/advice on setting up LLC structure for this property and future properties.
Molly Hane Mistake or Opportunity?!
16 July 2025 | 5 replies
House Duplex: 1900sq 3bd, 3ba house800 sqft 1bd, 1ba aptYr built: 1960Tried to sell for $225k since Apr - Potential to force value though renovations- no upgrades made since 1960- all required make-ready repairs are mx… not value-add- plan is to buy-and-hold, these repairs would be needed eventually… might as well get them done now Financials Sale price: $199kInterest: 8%Down Payment: ~$40k (20%)Closing costs: $12kMake-ready repairs: ~$10kCash flow: $200/month - still cash flows at 8% interest- Cash reserves available for unexpected breaks; paying mortgage myself- Must receive combined $2700/month to break even Seller contributions $2k towards closing$10k towards repairsHVAC routine mx$1k Flood insurance renewal $250 termite inspection$125 foundation warranty transfer fee - Extremely motivated old lady… but she’s basically at the end of her rope… nothing left to give- So many repairs and basic maintenance needed, even at this price w/ seller concessions… might not be a good deal Location Donaldsonville, LA~1000 personnel; 500 are contract/temp at any one time~600 employees at Shell in Geismer (~30 min away)1hr from New Orleans45 min from Baton RougeMarch 2025 – final confirmation of Hyundai steel factory- $5.8B investment; first north American electric arc furnace (EAF) – groundbreaking Q3 2026 - Potential for property values to increase soon- New/more people expected to enter area- Small town – not much new construction & limited inventory: potential high demand for rentals- Hard to trust anything in current economic conditions… something could go wrong/be cancelled between now and Q3 2026 General mx General Handyman tasks = $2kDoor trim/adjustmentReplace rooftop vents with thimblesFix ceiling fan (counterweight)Add smoke/carbon monoxide detectorsAdd gutters = $2kTrim 2x large trees overhanging roof = $2k - Seller unwilling to perform any of these- My $10-20k is going towards repairs instead of renovations/upgrades- “don’t know what we don’t know” – will likely find more things as maintenance is performed Plumbing Inspection revealed cracks in original cast iron and terracotta pipes: $22k to reline all; $8k for cast iron only (from only 1 bid) - Not an emergency *yet*; can defer though not a good idea - people think the $22k quote is way too high (2 realtors, 1 contractor) Electrical Replace cloth and rubber-covered wiring = $11k - Seller contribution of $10k towards repairs mostly covers this- MUST be replaced- $11k only covers cost of rewiring – not drywall or panel replacement should they have to cut through walls HVAC (additional HVAC mx, if needed = $1.5k)Add attic insulation = $2k - Seller performing basic mx- Both units are old and neither uses EPA-approved refrigerants allowed today. - One is a 2-ton and the other a 4-ton – likely looking at $16k to replace both if they break- Attic needs an additional ~7in of insulation added; without it the HVACs are working harder than necessary – shortening lifespan but insulation will cost $2-8k Foundation Foundation inspection (same people that inserted foundation pillars for $8k suggested adding 8 more pillars for $15k) - Basically every home in Louisiana has foundation issues… it’s a swamp- General inspection report doesn’t think it looks bad- Mx can be deferred- Current foundation warranty exists for life of structure- Costly to add additional piling support to remainder of house
Timothy Eyrich Carport to ADU
9 July 2025 | 4 replies
New structure would likely be 100% assuming you do the work after 1/19/25 with the new bill. 
Hardik Patel Investing in rental properties with a friend, considering structuring as LLC
3 July 2025 | 14 replies
@Hardik Patel Yes, forming a two-member LLC with your sister is a common and smart way to structure a 50/50 real estate partnership.
Damon M. What is your preferred LLC Structure for Fix & Flips?
30 June 2025 | 33 replies
Great question and it’s smart to plan your structure before jumping into your first fix & flip.
Michael Santeusanio Curious how other investors structure their Fix & Flip deals
2 July 2025 | 1 reply
I've been looking into options that allow higher leverage (even close to 100% financing in some cases) and wanted to hear how others are structuring things to stay cash-efficient.Anyone using creative setups or brokered capital?