If he can pay all 15 months up front, that is your financial security (at least for the 15 months).

The goal is to achieve and maintain financial freedom.

Real estate has been a game-changer in my financial strategy, and I’m eager to share my story and hear yours.

Not to mention he is financially quite well off with or without my project. 

Financial FeasibilityBudget & Financing: Know how much you can afford, and get pre-approved for a mortgage.

I want to invest in real estate to heavily supplement W2 to open up options and financial security. 

Many people say "I know for a fact none of my family has judgments" but family members regularly do not discuss their financial problems with other family members, may be unaware of legal issues and their standing, and there also could be fraud.You should also consider any prior spouses among the parties that ever lived at the property as a marital interest attachs regardless if they were on title unless resolved by express court decree (in which case former spouse should join the conveyance).An attorney is not required - though you will need a properly drafted deed, GITREP form, and affidavit of consideration to record.

Example: "I want to build financial independence through real estate investing.

@Priyanka Shah Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?

So take a lesson, from an elder.Don't engage back, sometimes the most powerful instrument is silence.