Please reach out with any questions.Disclaimer: I was brought onto the project as an assistant and NOT an equity partner.

Being not local you'd have to pay someone to do so or partner. 

Rahul, I have about 10 you can talk to. you'll also want to have an equity partner with new build experience so you can get the best terms. most of ours are national lenders. we doing joint parnterhsips for new builds and take a small interest in a single purpose entity for example:Rahuls New Build LLC (95% owner)Pink Development and Construction LLC (5% owner, no voting or distribution rights)Take title to "Miami New Build Limited Partnership LLC" which is a single purpose entity. 

I work with these types of assets and Partner With @Alice Horn of Villa Key management.

@Tony Payper If you are open  to Joint Ventures and also equity partners, you will have more options:)

I'm still looking to connect with anyone and anybody who want's to partner, share experience or just chat.

My business partner spent over six months negotiating with the seller and we ultimately purchased at a 20% reduction from asking price.

Questions I have:- do I structure the deal where investors are paid out on an annual basis or keep them in as equity partners until we refi once the project is complete (3 to 5 years down the road)?  

Hi Dock,First thing you do is find a great property manager to guide you & partner with. 

Sometimes finding small, local partners to do your own thing and do it your way and under your control can be a great way to go that has more accountability built in.