I might argue that green features might increase the pool of interest if you're priced right.

Heck, I would even argue this is true of real estate when hiring a property manager.

I would argue that this is the fundamental job of a syndicator and the primary reason why one is more successful than another.

The ABC's of Real Estate Investing & The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing by Ken McElroy - Solid detail on the process as well as case studies and advice based on personal experience.4.

I'm learning, but I don't know enough to argue with the professionals, especially when I get conflicting info.What business have you had a good experience with?

Quote from @Michael Smythe: @Thomas Shepard, @Brandon VanderfordWe politely disagree with your opinions.Ask any attorney about contracts and they will usually tell you the longer the better.I am not arguing for an insufficient contract. 

@Apoorva ParuchuriIt is absolutely reasonable - and I would argue NECESSARY - to break even from day one.  

I should have gone down to see these properties myself and done my own due diligence prior to purchasing they might argue, but that's their whole model.

For example, if your current growing portfolio is owned by ABC, LLC, and the 40-unit deal is under XYZ, LLC, then you want two bank accounts.

@Bruce WoodruffBruce this would be good but what choices do we have when the client is buying the materials and the contractor still asks for $6,000 upfront before they start, 30% after framing is done and final upon completion or 40/30/20 and balance on completion or some other variation.The client argues, why should I pay you on labor before you start.