Dallas-Fort Worth Real Estate Investor Club

Wholesale Deals

  • 14 Sep 2012 7:46 AM
    Message # 1072233

    In the next few weeks, I will strategize a game plan for enacting my first wholesale deal.  My goal is to finalize a deal within the next two months or so (realizing I will experience and learn a lot in this time frame).

     

    As for now, I don’t plan on setting up a LLC and will do this as a sole proprietor dba XYZ (to be determined).  I know the risks (book worm-wise) of a sole proprietor vs. LLC.  However practically-speaking, what are my true risks in simply enacting wholesale deals and/or bird-dogging in this manner?  Should I rethink this initial strategy?

     

    The idea is to do some deals before establishing my LLC.  From there, those potential profits can then pay for the costs of establishing my LLC and covering other necessary costs that I have in mind.  Any thoughts from you seasoned veterans out there?

     

    Also noteworthy, I am taking note of all you rehabbers out there for when I have a deal in hand (seen in recent posts).  I live in the 76116 area code, so my farm will be somewhere near this area.

     

    My current contact information is mandj14ip@att.net at 817-907-2107.  I am still working heavy hours, so I am usually in the office.  If calling, please leave a message and I will return the call as time permits.

     

    Sincere thanks,

    jg

  • 16 Sep 2012 11:28 AM
    Reply # 1074020 on 1072233
    Robin Carriger (Administrator)

    This can be a long conversation, and I'm not an attorney, but, as long as you're doing things legally, I don't see a big problem either way here, Jimmie.  I established my corporation before I did my first deal, and I'm glad I did.  However, the main reason I'm glad I did is for the financing benefits I received later that I was unaware of at the time.  Since the establishment of my business entity marked the beginning of my business, when I applied for Lines of Credit with a bank later to finance our rehabs and learned that they required us to be in business at least two years, I was very happy I'd formed the corporation as early as I had.  Otherwise, I wouldn't have been approved for the LOCs.

    As you know, since you're one of my Wholesale Class students, you can call me any time, and I'll be happy to discuss this in more detail with you.

  • 18 Sep 2012 4:14 AM
    Reply # 1075355 on 1072233
    Thanks Robin! I appreciate your feedback, your advice, and your availability. Sincerely, jg
  • 19 Sep 2012 5:56 AM
    Reply # 1076377 on 1072233
    Deleted user
    It sounds like a good approach. Please add my email to your buyer list. rjsu.properties@gmail.com
  • 19 Sep 2012 8:07 AM
    Reply # 1076440 on 1072233
    Absolutely Jean! Also, thank you for the bench measurement (confirmation of my strategy). :)
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