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Subordinate Lot to Contractor - Deal Structure?
I bought two lots via cash in 2016, the one lot I built my primary home on financing the construction loan and hiring a contractor.
Now I have the second lot and trying to determine what I can do with it.
I recently learned about subordination, in that I can have a contractor use the equity in my lot to help secure financing on a construction loan. I would then place a lien on the property for the value of the lot.
I would normally try and finance the construction loan myself, but my DTI is at 43% between my primary home and my investment property.
But besides the value of the lot I'd get back when the home is sold, I would like to get some of, if not all of the proceeds from the sale (after build costs, etc).
How would I structure this deal to have that outcome?
I already have a plan/design in mind and would like to have some say in features/finishes.
Are contactors willing to have this kind of arrangement?
Anyone with experience or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.