Some people do invest hoping for market appreciation, but while property value can come or go cash-flow once in your pocket is yours forever and you have the ability to use it to make more money!

I know with private $ we'd have a higher rate but was hoping it'd be a short term solution if we could refi into regular 30y mortgage

They are aware that the buyer is home hoping and occupancy may be at risk.

I hope things are going well for you other than this bud. 

They had it set to 12 months and I'm hoping it will be stretched to 24 months.

Hoping to get 80% back out.

You might think that 50% or more of the time I’ll lose money on the investment because the model doesn’t explicitly include those.

if you just pick something online and buy it - you will lose money. 

This means understanding what they hope to achieve through the transaction, whether it's growth, expansion, or a strategic partnership.

Clear roles - you call the shots, your friends write the checks (and hopefully cash some too!)