Private Commercial Development Investments

[Blair Colsey]

I've recently networked with some folks who have brought some private commercial development investment opportunities to the table. Does anyone have any experience with this type of investment? I know the advertised returns aren't guaranteed but 7% annualized monthly cash flow with upside of an additional 13-20% annually when the property sells, aligns well with my investment goals. The opportunity I'm considering provides some cash flow now and the additional return in 2-4 years with no selling costs. How does someone get comfortable that they're placing money with someone reputable and that the target returns are realistic? Any educational sources someone could point me to would be appreciated.