The best thing to do would be to consult an attorney, but likely, that is not an option for everyone starting out.I'm not an attorney, and this is not legal advice, but some of the information that we include in our contracts is:- A clear scope of work - Payment schedule / Milestones- Change order approval process- Allowances for finished materials- Reasons to terminate the contract- Expectations for start date (X amount of time after final plans /permits are received or X amount of time after the contract is executed)- General schedule and timeline (This is where you could specify an end date - however it may be better use incentives rather than liquidated damage if your general contractor is late - we've done both, but found General Contractors respond better to getting something if they get done early instead of being punished for being late. 

Investors want to see a clear plan with realistic numbers, including contingencies for any unexpected issues.As for structuring the deal, you typically have two main approaches:One option is to offer the investor a fixed interest rate on their capital.

I’ve been actively seeking mentorship opportunities in Dallas, diving into real estate literature (including David Greene’s BRRRR method), and connecting with others who are passionate about achieving financial freedom through real estate.If you work in IT, are based in Dallas, or simply want to connect, I’d love to hear from you!

Discuss what levels of debt you and your spouse will be comfortable with, as leverage can lose everything, including your home.

A backup plan may include renting or refinancing the debt.

Loan Term and AmortizationCommon Term Lengths: Loan terms for seller financing vary but often range from 15 to 30 years to keep payments affordable for the buyer.Balloon Payment: Many seller-financed deals include a balloon payment due in 5 to 10 years, at which point the buyer would need to refinance or pay off the remaining balance.

When you say a man in debt is a slave, are you referring to debt used for personal items, or are you including debt used to acquire income producing or capital appreciating assets also?  

Gives them time to recoup costs and grow their business making them a sticky tenant.

I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).

I’m based in Austin, TX, but I’ve worked with real estate investors across North America, including a few from Canada including a few from Calgary.