I have a few VA investors that want to join forces to do a project.

Currently working at a family office helping to run their real estate platform and closed-end funds ($200M+).Previous experience at Hines out of their DC office working on master planned community development, 3M SF mixed-use development, predevelopment for various other projects, and a life-science acquisition.Prior to Hines, I worked for three years at a GP PERE shop doing acquisitions east of the Mississippi.

Bathroom:Demo & Prep ($750):DIY toilet, vanity, and flooring removal.Professional plumber for plumbing adjustments.Toilet ($250):Standard, efficient model.Vanity & Sink ($900):A modest-sized vanity and sink combo.Flooring ($500):Wall Tile (Shower/Tub Area) ($1,000):Basic ceramic tile for the shower/tub surround.Shower/Bath Fixtures ($250):Update showerhead and faucet.Lighting & Paint ($250):DIY painting.Update light fixtures.Permits & Contingency ($3,000)Total rehab cost: $30,500Amount Needed: $30,500ROI: 45% of $30,500Investment Duration: 30days Profit: $13,725Total payout in 50days: $44,225EMD: The buyer has put down a 20% earnest money deposit based on the property’s ARV and they are all set to complete the purchase as soon as the rehab is done.To find out more about our Joint Venture projects, please visit our website: http://strandparkproperties.comWe're able to guarantee the return on investment (ROI) by finding buyers for the properties before listing them on our website for possible joint venture fix and flip.

You could tackle with a conventional loan for an investment property at 75% ltv (being a duplex) or 80% ltv with a DSCR loan.

Is it ok to pay half of the downpayment for a project upfront and the remaining half after specified scope of work milestones are correctly completed by the GC?

What are some ways i can mitigate risk before diving deep into this project?

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.✅ Entry under $20K✅ No tenants, no toilets✅ Strong passive income potential (leases, modular resale, short-term builds)✅ Flexible exit strategies✅ Easier to secure site control (master lease, seller financing, etc.)One of our current projects is a historic mill rehab being converted into 36 units of independent living, stabilized NOI projected around $500K with a cap rate of 5.75%.

We are concentrating on higher price point renovation projects moving forward.

Especially with rent control, it is imperative to use actuals and not projected income.items to request: t12, t3, estoppel, leases.