To attract a long-term partner, emphasize the mutual benefits and build trust through transparency in the deal structure, profit expectations, and exit strategy.

Additionally, using a land trust with an LLC could offer protection without the complexity of multiple LLCs.

Trust your underwriting.

@Gagan Yalamanchili, friends and family are where 99% of people start raising investor capital.But raising capital is like any other sales process: you need to get people to know you (network a lot), like you, and trust you.  

Prospective Tenant understands and agrees that no possession of the property will be granted until all move-in requirements have been completed.Binder funds will be held in a trust account by the Landlord.

The rent to price ratio's look really good for Texas (as well as compared to national levels) and my models cashflow at 20% down if the rate is at 5% or lower, really at the current rates its more breakeven but there Refi potential over the coming years and there is appreciation upside in my opinion with the new Tom Thumb, HEB, and Target breaking ground this year making Forney a more classic style suburb.

Is there a trusted adult that could take you to some of the investor meetings? 

In a high level, the appreciation is inversely proportional to price to rent ratios.

Experience on several different levels, for repair, and time line.

Here's the deal,I know you have to trust people, but some of the people I've met have been very questionable.