174: Rookie Reply: How to Structure a Real Estate Partnership

This week’s question comes from Kurt through Ashley’s Instagram direct messages. Kurt is asking: We’d like to buy a vacation property with my brother and sister-in-law. My wife and I would handle the management while my brother would bring the down payment to the table. How do we quantify each party’s contribution when dividing profit and equity in the property? 

Real estate partnerships can be a huge help to rookie investors, especially for those who have the experience but lack the cash to invest by themselves. It’s important to note that real estate partnerships can be set up in any way you prefer⁠—as long as both parties agree that the split is fair⁠—you have full reign of your partnership structure.

Ready to partner up on a deal? Here are some suggestions:

Clearly define responsibilities so that both parties are happy with the agreement

Have a predetermined exit strategy for the partnership and property

Provide interest to whoever is putting down the money and pay fees to whoever manages the property

Set limits to when partners can use the property for their personal use (if it’s a short-term rental)

And more in the episode…

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Links from the Show

Real Estate Rookie Podcast

Real Estate Rookie Youtube Channel

Rookie Podcast 170: Rookie Reply: ARM vs. Fixed-Rate Mortgages (Which Is Better For Cash Flow?)

 Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-174

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