There's been several threads dedicated to Joint Ventures and there'a variety of ways people set them up.

There's a variety of scenarios that support a negative or neutral cash flow for the first year. 

With the 35 day model, there are a variety of factors that come into play.

I'm continually astounded when I learn people I 'randomly' meet also invest in the sector, and I've made a variety of nice connections and learned about myriad models/ideas in this fashion.  

Wow based on multiple input from variety of reliable contributors looks like Mr.Cohen is fraud and swindler, who run financial pyramid scheme using new investor funds to pay off old investors.

I bet you will be buying a house in no time once you start working with a lender that is able to offer a variety of loan products and outline the steps you need to take.

Its an acid wash but I don't think this is dyi. 

So, 6k in cash and proper insurance would cover a full roof, or most of both furnace replacements (retail), or a large variety of odds and ends. 

Is it a function of units or time or variety or spectrum of industry exposure?

I have 13 years experience in a variety of capacities and look forward to connecting and learning from all of You!