You're essentially buying into a partnership with your friend with the partnership owning and operating the property.Now, the financial side of that gets more complicated and would generally include an advanced proforma/financial model that includes a GP/LP equity waterfall schedule that is based on how you and your friend agree that you will pay her and also share the profits.I assume that won't make sense to you right now, but I'll send you a DM.

I believe the safety is solid for my wife and me; in fact, we are about to start having children here.

If it sounds too good to be true, then make sure that you take the necessary steps to ensure your own safety.

It is super important that you are very knowledgeable about your state landlord and tenant laws, to best prepare yourself for how to conduct your communications, and the essential do's and dont's that will save you in legal fee's if there is a simple mistake made. 

Future residents could essentially buy out their units and fund your build. 

People always go for the cheapest financing, quit claim in to an LLC and go about their lives, when they've essentially done nothing to protect their personal assets. 

It’s essential to consider factors like payment plans, projected infrastructure developments, and the track record of the developer to make informed decisions.The most successful investors are those who carefully analyse the potential of each project rather than being swept away by the allure of glossy marketing.

Gaining an understanding of the Zoning is vital to what can be built and essentially dictate how profitable the land can be.

Thorough vetting is absolutely essential in private lending to mitigate risks and protect your investment.Here are a few additional tips to enhance your due diligence process-Assess Their Exit Strategy: Whether it’s a flip, rental refi, or sale, make sure their exit strategy is realistic and aligns with market conditions.

maybe the answer is some sort of Hunters safety course we all took as kids before we got our first guns.. you have a investor safety program that is not a guru LOL..