Right now I'm exploring Joint Venture Agreements with real estate investors as part of the purchase I am a small equity partner.

So, from that respect, the answer is 10% and no points, which is the limit in Missouri.To circumvent these issues, a joint venture approach is necessary.

Others may be for quick-turn equity appreciation primarily through property enhancements and/or occupancy improvementsRight now, I'm focusing on building my power team -- Realtors, title & escrow company, appraisers, contractors (for repair estimates only), home inspectors, private & hard-money lenders, transactional funding sources, mortgage brokers, loss-mitigation negotiators, and joint-venture partners.I'm also focusing on building my cash buyers list through several mechanisms, such as direct-mail to specific targets and postings to places like Craigslist.

If you are unsure about your legal standing in a deal then ask if you can become a partner in a joint venture agreement with an investor with the understanding that the investor in question buys you out at an agreed upon price once a transaction is completed.

(There is a BIG difference between submitting a package and actually negotiating for the best exit and best price.)I hope this has helped in your venture.

Are there any sample Joint Venture/Partnership agreements on BP?

That's my current workflow.

This is what they say u get: * Access to our private money programs * Up to 100% LTV / Up to 65% ARV financing program depending on location and the deal * Joint Venture possible * Access to posting properties on the website * Unlimited support to help you become a successful Investor * If you can not locate a deal we can assist you in locating a project to work on * Money back guarantee* on Membership * Access to the database of current buyers (no credit check program) * If there is not a buyer in your area and you wish to use a no credit check buyer we will help market for you * Access to the cash flow program (good credit / full doc required) * Waived fees ($1,500.00 savings) for the no credit check program - owner occupied * Access to down payment assistance program (coming soon) * Access to our network of investors (forum launching soon)I Spoke with one of the guys there and it seems legit, but im not sure....

Great agents know the values of the properties they're selling, and can use the data they have to ensure the investor gets every penny he deserves.Again, I'm not saying a great investor can't do these things without an agent, but I'd venture to guess that most investors don't have all these skills and therefore a great agent is invaluable...Just my $.02...

Does anyone have any new info on Apogee Ventures LLC b/c my clients recently invested with Leverage Funding LLC with the same principals like Michael Louis?