The seller will always retain the equity and would receive annual distributions - and could structure the agreement with an exit strategy that makes them comfortable. 

Consider your investment strategy—house hacking, turnkey rentals, or real estate syndications—and start networking through local meetups or BiggerPockets forums.

Proof of concept seems to be a key part of your strategy starting off.   

There are often local Facebook groups for specific strategies 

I'm an investor and realtor located in the area and happy to chat ideas & strategies and see how I can help. 

MTR strategy?

I have been investing here for years and I focus on the BRRRR strategy.

I'm a 2x house hacker here in LA (a case study in the BP book The House Hacking Strategy) and an out of state investor.

House-hacking in a multi-family unit is one strategy I wish I had been aware of when I chose to purchase my first property.

Where I’m Focusing: Ohio (Dayton and Cincinnati) — I already have trusted partners for renovation and construction.Investment Strategies: I’m interested in fix-and-flip and BRRRR.Open to Networking: Real estate agents, investors, contractors, and anyone passionate about real estate.My Goal: To learn from experienced investors, share ideas, and build a scalable real estate business.Looking forward to connecting and learning from this great community!