From a high-level that process is: - know your goal and reason why - know the terminology - know how to run the #s - know how to find the good market and submarkets - build a brand - find team members - find investors - find deal - do right due diligence on deal -  close and do asset mgmt Investing in someone else's deal will be a little helpful just to see the process but I think the better approach would be to align yourself with the right people to help you work through the process I outlined above. 

After the property is repaired, we will refinance to an investment loan and either hold the property if it fits within the vision or sell it to another lucky investor.If you're interested check out my profile and if our goals align, send me a message.

Of the different answers to this question, I would most closely align with @James Wise.

I was expecting closer to 150k for the work which aligns with your rough estimate.It would have been a legal unit.

Those that do are more focused on you doing more transactions, not necessarily you finding the best deals.Not a bad thing, just make sure you align yourself with mentors that will help you with your vision/focus.My 2 cents.  

I have a detailed SOW and budget that I would like to meet with you on to discuss to get the budget and design into alignment before commencing work.  

If they can find a way to align incentive, like a bonus for finishing in a certain time frame, they could create a mechanism to get what they need from this architect. 

@Andrew Michael I see what you mean about 0 money down seeming like a scam- but taking a profit on the back end actually aligns them with the investors success and allows them to cover their risk that way.

@Jason JonesI have to step in here and state that a Rollover as Business Startup (ROBS) plan does not align with your situation as you have described it at all.Those plans are for actively running a business, not holding passive income properties.This is a complex and expensive solution, and a great tool for certain situations and significant amounts of capital.  

Well after years of hype it seems like some grown ups are starting to write columns that align with what the general consensus is from the more experienced crowdfunding posters on BP.