The asset is stabilized with a strong NOI, and we have the senior debt terms in hand.We're evaluating the optimal equity structure for a deal of this size and profile (~$870k equity check).

I put my CPA and attorney in the same room when structuring all my different LLCs.They suggested I have one business account that receives all my income from all my non IRA owned properties and it pays all the non IRA bills.

.• A structure I’ve seen work is a pref return paid first, then a split of profits above that hurdle, with clear distribution and exit terms.The real question isn’t “what % do I get?”

Good afternoon, BiggerPockets crew,
I’m in the process of starting a portable building company (sheds, greenhouses, workshops, etc.), an industry I already have strong hands-on experience in.
One of the biggest chal...

Are you prioritizing cash flow stability or appreciation plays this year?

Curious how other landlords are thinking about positioning.

From your experience, how much does financing structure affect long-term management decisions like reserves, rehab timing, or staffing?

Serious question for seasoned investors:
If you had a deal at ~70% of ARV with $80–100k rehab in today’s NC market…
Would you still flip it?
Or are you pivoting those into BRRRR / creative / mid-term rental plays?
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As portfolios grow, flexibility becomes just as important as cash flow.

How are landlords today balancing stability with the ability to pivot when new opportunities come up?

2026 Private Money: How Are You Structuring Safer Deals in This Market?

2) Sales price3) Term of agreement until full balance paid (often called a balloon payment)4) Amoritization time for payment calculation5) Interest rateOften these deals are structured with balloon agreements - you may amoritize the payments over x years, but the Note must be paid off in y years.