Lend $100k on a deal for typical terms, but with the option to convert your loan into an equity stake in the future?

The neighbor didn't want us to build there and he ended up buying the property.

You mention using the funds as a down-payment on a property. 

I was just approved for $235k on my primary home and I have no personal debt.  

Wanted the 60 acres across the street and couldn't get it so bought this house on 3 acres instead.

Interesting article about “Squatters’ Rights” in California; how they originated and their intended purpose vs. how they are currently being taken advantage of.California's Squatter's Enable Tenancy Rights After Just 30 Days, Raising Concerns Among Property Owners About Housing Security

I pick an area and watch the market so that I know when is a good time to buy.

This is a landing page I came across in the Boston, MA market.

I have a couple of small multi under my belt (up and down suite and a 3 unit) I am considering to purchase a 5 to 6 unit next year but dont know how to begin.

Hello,We are being approached to GC/partner on a spec home with whom the client owns the lot and will be securing the construction financing himself in order to do the deal.