It is important to get to know the team you intend to invest with and ensure that the business model and investing philosophy aligns with your own.

In other words, your agent may have been thorough and truthful.Don't forget that your interests and those of your agent are aligned. 

If she gets offended going 50/50 I would run and align with a woman who has your goals and Vision In mind, and aligns with yours.

Generally, pooling in money with other people for residential properties might not be the best idea unless you're all absolutely aligned on the investment goals (e.g., when to sell, what to set as targets, how to split costs, etc.) which usually work out better for larger properties. 

I have always wondered how these type of partnerships can align the interest of the investor and the general contractor because they have opposite incentives to keep the cost down or drive the cost up.  

He maybe the middleman but he needs to be in alignment with state law.

Well I took action, my ducks weren't all aligned but I'm figuring it out.

Start attending some of the area meetups, align yourself with experienced, trusted professionals that may be willing to JV or partner with you until you are more confident and have a little more knowledge and experience under your belt. 

I think if you share more you will get better answers to align to your personal goals. 

The point here is that unless you are aligned, unless your mind, heart, beliefs, and feelings are right, then taking “Massive Action” is really a bad idea.