However, to prevent that from happening in the future, we have a patented water valve that regulates pressure by essentially removing air from the pipes.

Own your own turquoise mine including patents  ….your welcome

Like the difference between buying a growth stock and a bond.I agree that the OP (and everyone else) should carefully work out their TIMING for "trading for cash flow" (to their OWN satisfaction)*, but he/they needn't be questioned derisively as if it's patently a terrible decision (which seemed to me @Jack B.'

If that business is making widgets, you have a widget and some sales, and maybe some IP (patents, copyrights), then I may be able to convince myself the existing business has value.OTOH, if you come to me with that offer and the business is to buy an income producing piece of real estate, I'm going to be very skeptical if my $1 million is the only cash in the deal.  

Those rates of returns are usually 15-20% or possibly more.Also, I could argue that a first position loan on a single-family rehab flip in a hot market can be extremely risky and likely more risky than passive equity in a blue collar apartment complex.I personally invest in both selectively but I don't think it's fair to say one is patently a better investment than the other.

Thanks, Marlene....Yea, I'm patently waiting for some feedback....Griffin is a new market for me, hopefully We can move it. 

Thanks @Ravi P.It's a patented technology and we have relationships with some of the companies you mention.  

He applied for the patent which took a very long time about 3 years or so I believe.

Prices will likely be all over the board, and it will be difficult to compare services (again, they all have their "patented" solutions), but if you get enough quotes and ask enough questions, you should be able to get a good idea of what the problem is and what the solution needs to be.From my experience, assuming it's nothing too insidious, you're probably looking at $2000-6000 in repairs for an average sized basement (though you'll get some bids for 2-3x that as well).

I'll drop off the graco and teach you my patent pending airless beat-down techniques!