We’re property managers based in Redding, CA, and the laws here favor the tenants, making situations like this even trickier.

What is it you do in real estate in Redding?

So you’re looking for someone with money and access to raising more that’s an all-star in biz management etc….That wants to join forces with a very confident ambitious rock star attorney

Spent a minute on their website and this in particular stood out to me as a red flag.

Only caution is if they don’t have checkbook control and there’s a time crunch going through the custodian can cause delays and red tape to deal with.  

If you aren't a contractor or aren't getting rock-bottom pricing, what is the point?

If 4 syndicators offer 10% and another is offering 15-20% then a red flag should go up and ask “why is this one better” if the operator says it’s because their secret sauce I would laugh. 2.

Donating money to large (FEMA, Red Cross), local organizations or Go Fund Me pages would be the quickest way.

I am pretty much expecting red tape but hoping to be surprised. 

@Brittney Yang first red flag is it doesn’t sound like he’s that interested in long term holds but the primary reason for partnership is expertise in renovation and secondary reason is balance sheet and income to help get financing.Regarding reason one, I would offer to compensate him for his time in assisting you and have a very clear scope of what that responsibility is.