They would just pay more taxes on it so hope to take in future years when tax law changes might be more in their favor. ( Retired developers like to do these investments as they do not want to do the day to day stuff anymore).So there are all flavors of the rainbow when it comes to investors.If an investor is giving a sponsor with what appears to be somewhat limited experience 100k then that investor better be worth many millions because they are taking a punt on the project.

Nothing special anymore.I'd look at opportunities in and around downtown North Kansas City for the flavor you're looking for.

For an introvert-shy-engineer type like myself it was an education and required learning to be more comfortable operating well out of my shell.There are real risks of self managing,  and these are getting more pronounced, especially in some "blue" areas where the definition of discrimination and what constitutes 'fair housing practices' is evolving and getting more complex, subtle, and subjective.  

Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Thai influence makes for some extraordinary flavor combinations.

And as far as Scotsman Guide is concerned, once more you just had add a little extra Hinrichs flavor to your post about them by insinuating that most of what is in there is wholesale lenders for retail.Uh huh, but there are very specific sections for Residential and Commercial HMLs so there should be no confusion. 

I've listened to many books on Audible, like The Total Money Makeover, Rich Dad Poor Dad, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck, How To Win Friends And Influence People, and others.I joined the Marines right out of high school and served for 8 years.

Perhaps, the universe is telling you in a subtle that you should rethink this deal. 

It's kind of what flavor of risk and return is an investor comfortable with. 

Yes, prepayment penalties can come in a few different flavors, and are negotiable with many types of lenders.

But for local flavor, check out Jeremy Burgess and the Renegade Detroit Investor group.