It's like with the seasons: There's a time for preparing the field, a time for sewing the seeds, a time for growth, then harvest, celebration, reflection, and rejuvenation.The challenge for many of us is accepting it is so.

I suppose the same could happen if you make a large investment in the "seed" stages (is that what it's called) of an up and coming business and have a say in how it is run and other decisions.

In my experience “buying” in the inner city rarely involves the exchange of cash.Regardless of where you rent my concern would be that you have planted a seed in an otherwise good tenants head.

My plan is to invest out-of-state (better deals), but doing a fix and flip or BRRR to get my seed money might work in my area.

They are not partners, I am simply using their capital to help seed my hard money loan and/or for repairs.I would like to hear what returns other investors are giving their family members on these types of deals. 

If I'm not mistaken, his stock portfolio seed money back in the 50's was from his in-laws leaving some inheritance for him and my Grandma. 

real estate is anything but no work  yes limited to no physical work but to be able to live off of your investments takes time and frankly more seed capital. but the biggest bang for your buck with 100k is going to be using it as a downpayment and do fix and flip... but you need to be very cautious.depending on your market this could be one or two flips that would make 20 to 30k each and you could do two a year.not sure if 40 to 60k a year income would do it for you.. some it will some it wont.. rentals NO way no how not in todays markets..at least to start.you could do the BRRR pay cash and refi.. but yoiu need a job and great income to refi.. ?

I think I would be better off paying tax on the seed.  

The 10%, 15% capital most investment lenders want to see as seed money to lend you the 100K to buy and renovate.

The 10%, 15% capital most investment lenders want to see as seed money to lend you the 100K to buy and renovate.