I still work the day job but in a government role for quality of life.

The stock market plays a role, in that it is people's perception of the health of the economy and some people will use stock market profits to fund a real estate purchase.

This firm has taken an interest in me and I have the opportunity to get my Master's in Tax paid for and a full time offer in a role supporting their Fed Tax practice.However, recently I interviewed with a growing real estate company for a position as a property accountant where I'll get exposure to many different areas. 

We have $25k for emergencies, and another $65k either in brokerage accounts or high interest savings/checking accounts, though we're pretty far behind in retirement savings due to some debt I had from the only other time I've been a landlord (a long story about getting screwed by a RE attorney/property manager from a home from my previous marriage), which has been paid off since 2013.I've known about my unemployment since Thanksgiving and am trying to move up the corporate ladder, but am finding it difficult to progress to in-person interviews for job titles that are above anything I've had yet, but I am getting initial interviews for VP/EVP/SVP roles with recruiters.

I am looking for a person to function in this role in an ongoing basis as well. :) 

If she is taking on mostly an advisory role, and having you run it, 50/50 sounds fair, but I don't know her requirements for a deal to make sense for her.

And why do they need play this role ? 

I met that goal...and has been a great journey ever since.By the way, your design skills (assuming they are good) will play a key role in your success.   

What if the roles were reversed?

My only point was that you and the person funding your deals need to have an exact understanding as to what each others roles are in the deal and what interest you both have in the property.