Starting a new real estate LLC where one partner brings majority of upfront capital to the venture for down payment on first property.

Congrats on the new venture.

Why would I put my money in an unknown venture if it was only going to return 8%-10% when I could get that in sticks or a syndication deal?

We are excited to use this funds on our new venture on our investment business.

Welcome @Osborne Harris, congrats on diving into Wholesaling and wish you best of luck on your new venture! 

I'd rather put that money to work with the hopes of using the cash flow to invest in more properties down the line.I have many questions, but I suppose a great question to start with is this: Knowing what you know, if you were in my position, is this an avenue you would venture or would you choose a different path?

To get any sort of scale, you need to start building joint venture relationships.

I've never joint ventured before so I don't really know what I'm doing, just winging it.

Doing a joint venture flip for the first time.  

Have you thought of what kind of legal entity you will use to protect yourself and your assets should this venture go sideways for any reason?