@Chris Seveney If you brought the down payment, he is offering 20% equity. He has negotiated the PP so the properties will be starting off with $300k-$400k equity after recent appraisals. He has negotiated that the seller pays all closing costs. He has negotiated a much lower property management fee. The equity partner(you) would be paid back first before any other disbursements.
Your chances of finding someone are very slim. Expecting an investor to contribute all of the money and only get 20% upside is not desirable. There are 1000 other real estate deals where someone can invest and get a preferred return plus up to 80% of the profits.
@Chris Seveney I wouldn't say it's all of the money when the other partner is securing the 80% loan, found the deal, negotiated a good deal with a large chunk of equity right off the bat in a solid cash flowing property with the structure to pay the down payment back over all else first. Lots of people lend good chunks of money for 12,24,36 months for a return or equity or maybe they just need somewhere to park some 1031 cash. I'm sure other terms could be negotiated as well. Depends on your personal investment strategy. It may not be for everyone but we have funded two of five units fully and are very close on the third unit. Leaving two units to complete. Perhaps it would interest you to purchase one or both remaining units on your own? That could be entertained as well. Happy to discuss...
What percentage of equity if they are contributing down payment? We would consider it for 90% equity
Chris, the contract holder asked me to reach out and see if your company is interested in purchasing outright any of these properties? There may be other negotiations available as well for equity stake. I think he's out of time so a deal might be easy. If so, give me a contact # and I'll have him reach out to discuss.