TIA My recommendation- Establish a Joint Venture that lays out each partner's contribution to the project. 

Personally I would not liquidate the stocks, just maybe only contribute a smaller amount to it on a monthly basis.As far as the car, I would pay it off from current income.

I thought about telling them I would contribute some money - say, $300 toward construction of a proper ramp and handrail, but I can't pay for a handrail for an unsafe ramp or it seems to me that I risk liability of something happens. 

So what ends up in your pocket is net of all expenses including reasonable anticipated expenses.This syndicator is asking you to contribute to an expense fund in such a way that it does not come out of operating income. 

If there is anything I can contribute or offer in exchange for some knowledge I am more than happy to chat and meet!

Will you receive them personally and use them for down payments, or form an LLC with your fiancée and have her contribute there?

Even with a small amount of self-employment income, you can still open a Solo 401(k), make limited contributions, and roll over a traditional IRA if the plan allows it.

I’ve always been interested in the industry, but I’m finally taking the first steps to learn about it seriously.My goal is to build up my knowledge and skills with the hope of eventually turning real estate into a full-time career.I’d really appreciate any tips, resources, or advice from those of you who’ve been doing this for a while — especially on how you got started, what to avoid, and what helped you most early on.Looking forward to learning from you all and hopefully contributing as I grow! 

Quote from @Ronak Jain: My name is Ronak Jain, and I’m excited to join this network of real estate investors and professionals.A little about me:I’m based in Texas (recently moved to Georgetown with my family).Professionally, I work in IT technology and bring experience in leadership and operations.I’ve recently been exploring real estate investing as a way to build long-term wealth and financial freedom for my family.What brings me here:I’m looking to learn from experienced investors, understand different strategies (short term rentals, single-family rentals, multifamily, or even passive syndication), and take my first steps with confidence.I value connecting with people who are open to sharing knowledge, collaborating, and growing together.What I can give back:I bring skills in technology, and I’m always happy to share ideas and support others.I believe in building long-term relationships built on trust and transparency.Looking forward to connecting, learning, and eventually contributing back to this amazing community!

- 2019: initial capital contribution- 2020-2023: no distributions, no contributions, no data- 2024: beginning of the year capital balance of 35% of the initial, end of year balance of zero, non-recourse financing of 3 times of the initial capital, 1231 loss of 60% of the initial capital.Thank you