Secondly, who cares what the ownership splits are if the gain can't be realized because the values are propped up/can't meet projections, the sponsor cannot execute on the business plan or the fee structure severely eats into the distributable cash when the realization event actually occurs.

You can meet local investors by registering to attend real estate events in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happenings7.

I know I did, just brutal.The Thompson or JW can't support this event?

Here is a link to a REI networking event hosted by a local hard money lender I can recommend: https://noblemortgage.com/events/houston-real-estate-social/Quote from @Detrick Bell: Goodmorning BP family,I’m just now starting out my REI journey & I wanted to connect with those who are investing in the Houston market.

Let us know if you're open to connecting, and if you have any recommendations for meetups or networking events in the Bay Area for new investors, please share them as well!

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Several factors impact ADR, including location, seasonality, supply and demand, property type and size, and local events.

We are wondering, in the event of default, how we are going to regain the property.

We have been doing monthly investor events.

I don’t believe it would come to that but I would like the peace of mind that my earnist deposit would be safe in the event it does