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I'm basically a holder. Literally in the process of purchasing my first commercial property and the cash flow will be enough to live off of. This whole process was really stressful but, it was also more fun than stressful ;-). I enjoy the hunt and creating the deal so, if I happen to see a really good deal again, I might become a builder 😉

I'm the Builder, Holder. I've been doing repairs, renovations and building (residential and commercial) for other people and businesses over 20 years! NOW I'm ready to do my own. However my goal is to do everything debt free with No financial institution involved...

Great video! The PnLs I’ve been looking at are showing more of a 45% expenses. 30% seems low

Builder and Syndicator. Thanks Peter!

I’m a builder. I’ve been helping my clients for almost a decade but/flip homes, it’s my time now. Ultimate goal, all the above lol, seriously 👏🏾👏🏾 I soo appreciate you videos!!! Thanks kindly..

Peter, Today I am NONE OF THESE as I have yet to buy a commercial deal. I only own houses and yet now I can see that tomorrow is coming fast! My interests will likely be as a BUILDER or as a HOLDER, either way I'm NOT GOING TO SELL THE PROPERTY. I am keen to learn why one will elect to go for CASHFLOW and (assuming a good interest rate) not simply refinance and TAKE A LARGE CHUNK OF CASH off the table. Correct me here: The cash from the cash-out is not taxed while income is taxed. This is where I will need guidance over time. Thank you for the great talks. W,

I'd pick any besides syndication. Finding the deal is the hard part. Still trying to close my first SFR property. Set for next week 🤞

Syndicating seems like the way I need to start. But to hold 80% of the time, exchange 15% of the time and Build 5% of the time, would be my up most dream. 💪🏽👑

Thank you Peter I look to learn a lot from you in real estate investing.

Value adding knowledge that empowers the investor. Appreciate you sharing

Wouldn't you be a builder first to become a holder? I feel this is where I would be to gain more properties. I can't wait to get this started. Where can I person find the master lease agreements and documents to start this venture?

Great Video, Great wisdom and insight, I'm looking forward to learning under your tutorage!! Thank you sir!!

Peter you are amazing, and down to Earth! I’m In!

This has been my favorite video so far! Let’s talk more long term holding, thank you in advance!

I’m new to all of this. I have concerns with the cap rate. In a practical sense, how are cap rates determined? And how often do they change or reevaluated? How are they reevaluated if they are? And what’s the difference between a higher cap rate and a lower cap rate?

Peter, thanks so much for these videos! we have been binge listening on road trips! I believe we are between holder and exchanger. Depending on the circumstances the hold period may vary before exchanging.

Builder & Holder! Great video as always, can you get more in depth into the cash out refinance when buying under these 2 strategies? Thank you

I'm a holder and exchanger! Thank you!

I'm want to be a holder, I live in Las Vegas, Nevada. I need to learn everything because I really want to start in this business.

Builder and Holder here. Quick question how can you find the CAP RATE for your area?

Just want to say thank you for sharing these videos, Peter

BRRRR 🥶 Strategy aka Builder! Thanks Pete!

I am a inspiring Builder/Holder. Thank you Peter

Holder but open to the other options. Great video! Subscribed to channel. Thx!

I am the syndicator. Researching properties for purchase. I have several investors and look to help other investors get involved with a long-term multi family property

I’m just curious what about the expense of doing the renovations on the apartment to increase the value add increase the rent. Is that figure of renovations added in the performers?

Also, if you’re cash is flowing well. Your NOI is up so is your property value. Now you can force the appreciation. And if you can keep your expenses in check, why would you ever want to sell?

Mr. Harris, amazing information here! Currently reading you book Commercial Real Estate Investing For Dummies. Im a holder!

My primary goal is a Builder with some Exchanger as well....looking for properties that are needing some sprucing up and update units over time of 3 years and increase rents to market....I'm building my data base of area's just north and south of Seattle but not in Seattle....I will probably do the property managing so I can work on the expenses and find thise little "loopholes" for like insurance and electric etc.....I'm not convinced property managers will nit pick the details like me....I'm very details oriented and look for more efficient ways in building maintenance....I'm in the janitorial business and seen some horrendous management of properties. I'll hire an attorney to vet prospective tenants and I finalize the lease with the tenant....

Thank you Peter for sharing your valuable experience.

Thank you so much for your help, Peter.

I am the builder. Thank you. You are generous!

This is a great video! How do you buy a under market value property in a good area?

Great video, I'm leaning toward the syndicator status which I'm currently looking for a good deal right now.

There’s a natural progression in this field. Start as a syndicator take the profits and become an exchanger take those profits and become a builder make enough money to be a holder. I rather buy and hold but I know I must exchange to get a big enough property to travel the world.

I like them all, they’re all great, but personally I prefer the Holder Method for long term cash flow, and I would probably do all my deals that way.

Builder, holder, etc. Is this more dependent on the amount of cash we have starting out???

Holder. Hey Peter Loves the Videos. Thank you

Currently in the buy and hold category. Having trouble finding deals though. Good demand for rental housing has decreased the amount of properties for sale in my area, prob everywhere.

I'm new to this but really interested in becoming a invested, I am a builder, to become an exchanger, eventually a holder.

Great video! I’d like to see more syndication videos from you

How are you calculating expenses in the present column

I househack, not sure where i fit in. I bought a duplex, i live in 1 unit and have a tenant for the other, my mortgage is $408. I desire commercial property next

Syndicator...Because I want to build an strong financial foundation so that I can start holding properties.

I'd like to be a Holder. I'm 60yoa...will April 20th. I'm still coachable though.

Great video and very thorough.

is it possible to get financing when your just starting off? I've spoken to banks and they all say that they won't approve.

At the moment I am going to be a Holder/Builder. I want to build long term and replacing my 9-5 job

I would love to be a property investor as a Holder.

Syndicator. I am very new at this.

The problem in TX markets has been that they have all been selling on Proforma and people are snatching them up at those prices, esp folks in or from CA!

Hey Peter, My Sensei! I'm a holder and will like to find more in this changing market.

Love you. You’re a blessing.

I really enjoy your videos!

Awesome video , thanks again.

I would love to be a holder, however, to get their I would have to be a Builder/Exchanger. As a holder, I am looking for a building(s) that bring in enough cash flow that I could live off of a small portion and reinvest the majority.

Holder, I have 11 single family homes now and am trying to do my first multi family 5+ currently.

I’m the holder / syndicator when funds get lo 👍🏿💯👍🏿

Thanks Peter

I would consider myself a holder. And thanks very much for the videos

how can you project any future values in this housing market?

Hey Peter thanks for another great video. Btw I am a holder.

how did you determine that each unit was going to cost you $4000 in expenes? if a unit rents for 800 a month then the yearly expense would be 3600 a year using 35% rule for expenses

Syndicator Please Peter. Appreciate your videos and guidance 😊

definitely a Holder

If I am the holder and do not have a down payment saved up, how do I get my down payment? As a builder, I can get it from a hard money lender. Then pay the HML back when I do my cash out refi. But if I am a holder, how do I get my down payment?

Great videos! Im a Builder & then holder. Im a recent retiree, so my goal is 12 to 20 units 1st buy, owner financed with an investor for the down (no money out of my pocket) with a scheduled balloon to pay off investor in 3 to 5 yrs. I have great credit. Is it possible to do this with monthly positive Cash Flow as Income from the beginning assuming using a property management company as well? Secondly would like to Refi in future and buy a second building as a rinse & repeat. Goal to hold both buildings for monthly CA flow for income as a retiree adding to my low income now of social security payments as my current passive income. My living expenses are low. Social security just pays my bills now with little left over. Is the above possible with a goal of say 2,000 to 10,000 month passive positive Cash Flow income on first building and then adding a second? Thanks for any input. Cash flow is everything for me. Bob

‘Holder’ here!

I am a new home builder in New Jersey who would LOVE to build and hold commercial RE.

I hold like to HOLDER long term. But, syndication looks like a first step.

I would like to buy (buyer) and hold (holder) also

I've been watching a TON of videos on real estate investing the last few years and I've gotta say. Your videos are pretty good! Out of all the biggest names on RU-vid you've shown and taught more in this one video than most of their content! Thank you soo much for the free knowledge! Forever grateful to people like you. You didn't seem too pushy with your business either! Definite follow and will be going through your content! Again thank you!

I am a Holder mainly, open to syndication here and there.

Peter how did you know each unit was $4,000 per door? How did you find that out or did you just use that number from experience?

So from the NOI, how can you figure the actual profit margin? Also, I'm thinking for my first property I'd be a holder to make sure I have income regardless of what else I'm doing.

Exchanger here!

I would like to invest in Commercial Property as a Holder...

Exchanger please.Can you do a series of videos on that?

I would like to be a holder!!! 😁

Could be all 3?

Thank you . I want to be a syndicator

I would like to be a holder for now.

Builder and exchanger Thank you

I am planning to be a holder

Looking to be a holder or exchanger

I am definitely a BUILDER..

Peter i preferring being an Exchanger

I am interested in long term buy and hold

Greetings 👋🏾. I’m a Holder

I am a holder. Thank you.

I would like to be a holder, but today I am a builder or syndicator.

Love it. I can't wait

I make less than 40k a year and am tired of feeling poor and like a bottom feeder. I'm 26 years old. I'm aiming at a higher career right now so that salary will increase to 60k and upwards into low 100s in relatively short time, so I'm not gonna be "poor" forever, but still, I want to get savvy with the money game and become wealthy. I see real estate as a good hands-on way to grow wealth, and it all makes sense to me because resources online put it in CLEAR terms, unlike the stock market which seems wishy-washy and somewhat gimmicky unless you happen to possess stock of a company that takes off. Real estate seems like if you do the work and follow the rules, you WILL get wealthy off of it; it just takes self-education, hard work and persistence. Videos like these make me excited because they explain how money really works and how leverage really works. It kinda makes me think that anybody could be wealthy if they just do some digging and then apply what they learn.

I’m a Holder at my age , I believe.

Builder….. how can I reach you

hold hold hold

Builder...most definitely

Great video

Builder and Holder