Hi Roger,I really appreciate your detailed and thoughtful answer.

Quote from @Roger D Jones: EmoryYes- you want to separate the two investments and add the two values together for an offer price. 

What I would do is 1099 them the amount so they get wacked by uncle sam. 

Originally posted by @Rogers Smith:@Marlon Thomas are you talking about becoming a residential developer or a builder?

My uncle lived on St Thomas for about 25 years and it seemed incredible from my perspective; but the day to day small town BS will wear on you quick.  

Unless you have a rich uncle that just wants to do you a favor, I don't see it. 

@Gordon Middleton @Roger Segura 1.

hard money, private money, HELOC, 401K loan, SBLOC, your uncle's money.

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Quote from @Kathleen Rogers: Clarification question on my part: to all of those who answered, does it change the answer if the W-2 is in the real estate/construction field?