Is the cash flow loss a lot less than than the equity and what is the plan to be cash flow positive? 

Quote from @Melanie Baldridge: Why I like investing in real estate more than 401(k)s.Both offer tax deferrals, but here's the difference:If you're making pre-tax contributions to your 401(k), then withdrawals = ordinary income tax.With real estate gains, you're paying capital gains tax (which is typically lower).Plus, RE investors get:1.

Here are five dangerous provisions to watch for in an Operating Agreement:Dangerous Provisions to Watch:Authority to incur debt without investor approvalPower to make loans to other entities/projectsAbility to cross-collateralize with other propertiesPermission to use investor capital for other venturesCommingling of funds across different projectsWhy These Are Potential Ponzi Indicators:• New investor funds could be used to pay existing investors• Project-to-project lending can mask poor performance• Cross-collateralization puts your investment at risk for others' failures• Commingling enables masking of financial problems• Lack of project segregation enables fraudulent schemesProtective Measures to Look For:Strict single-purpose entity requirementsProject-specific bank accountsDebt limitations and investor approval requirementsProhibited related-party lendingClear fund segregation requirementsProfessional Best Practice:Request bank statements showing separate accounts for each project.

And the deals I didn't buy I sold to other investors and built up capital for the next buy and hold deal. 

but they don't provide current rent, value, what they have capital wise, etc. 

I would recommend that you analyze the operating side of the business and the capital side of the business separately.On the operating side, you can use AirDNA to predict the potential income which is gross revenue.

Hey Anthony, our group is really for anyone whose #1 focus is raising more capital.

• Is this a better strategy than using your own name, capital and credit to start out?

However, I’m new to navigating such a situation, and I’m looking for guidance on:Collaborating with neighboring property owners to reduce costs and share resources.Structuring deals involving land contributions and joint development efforts.Attracting capital partners for projects like this.I think this could turn into a win-win for everyone involved, but I want to ensure it’s planned and structured correctly.

I recommend you budget 5% of the gross rent (for the whole place, even what the rent would be if you were living in it as a tenant) for repairs and 5% for capital expenditures.