This structure ensured the project moved forward without financial pressure or personal capital risk.How did you add value to the deal?

That will be the most affordable capital with the ability to build meaningful long-term relationships.

Quote from @Terry Hall: Any updates on Open Door Capital Fund 8?

When investors loop a broker in early, they can usually get:• A no-cost opinion on whether the deal is actually lendable• DSCR and Non QM pre-analysis using real underwriting criteria• Feedback on whether the numbers support all cash, leveraged, or walk away• Updated rate scenarios and leverage options based on real-time pricing• Risk red flags that free tools do not highlight• Confirmation of what lenders will and will not count as qualifying income or rent• Guidance on capital structure for BRRRR, flips, or long-term holdsIt is similar to working with a financial advisor because the tools matter, but having someone who knows how to interpret the data matters more.

I've spoken to investors who speak of the need for 'speed of capital'  being important. 

This isn't for everybody and you do have to pay attention to market conditions to protect your capital.

He put in the capital and I put in the expertise and the work.

.- Time Capital Bookkeeping (REI since 2019)

Sellers may also see tax advantages such as spreading out their capital gains tax hit.

His contribution is the property/land & your contribution is the capital required for the construction.