Hi Brett,
I'm not sure how it works for others, but for me, I look for private investors that have extra money in money market accounts , typically making less than 1-2%. I then partner with them at an agreed upon rate, somewhere between 8-12% ROI, and then make the deal happen. Person B in your scenario is doing all of the work other than writing the check. Person A, writes a check and takes the risk. You can minimize the risk by producing a solid business plan and a case study for the particular property you are looking for. Also, spotlight the work that Person B will be doing, and let Person A understand that there is a ton of work that you will be performing on your end. You can use this when negotiating a rate that is fair to the both of you. Hope this helps!
