Higher risk structures can achieve higher IRRs, but can also break even or even lose money.

What may seem like a benefit (NO MONEY DOWN) is actually a curse!!  

Of course most GPs have personally put in money to keep the deals from sinking.

There is definitely more too it than just the money that goes in.

We rarely have issues, but it seems like such a small investment in time and money to take one day to verify. 

You can still make money on flips here though. 

So we shall elucidate five myths and truths about investing in them.Myth 1: Distressed Properties Are Always Money PitsMost people think that distressed properties require major renovations, which wipe out profit returns.

If you're still interested, take a trip to the site once ground has been broken.The flashy marketing material for a new development is great, but don't put your money at risk for something that's likely to vaporize.

You've earned $132,000 more by splitting your money and leveraging it.

I will add that to your question of 10% or 20%, you need to ask yourself whether you need the cashflow or not. 10% down would leave some money with which to buy more properties.