Money participation in the project is important.  

This is why anecdotal information from market participants in those areas are important (skin in the game).

This is where it gets a bit complicated in that you will need to know the way that the entire deal works to be able to structure your specific relationship and participation in it.Let me know if you have any questions or need any help working through these concepts.

Looks like Madison and Limestone county are not participating in this change unfortunately

I am also located in Miami.Here is an event that you can participate in Miamihttps://www.meetup.com/soflo-real-estate-network/events/293488976/?

And he asked  me and I was like, I'm gonna have to think about this before committing (& he offers financing and everything)... but the look of disappointment on ALL their faces when I didn't get caught up in the moment and sign up right then...coupled with things he had said to some of the participants made me feel pretty sure I was a mark for the whole group..... 

I usually don't recommend commercial, like a strip center for first timmers unless they participate in a group of other investors and have professional management.

Initially, my plan is toself-manage the property to ensure we materially participate and claim taxbenefits.Little context aboutus : My wife and I work in the technology industry in Seattle and have a goodincome.

Even with a portfolio loan at a very friendly bank you would be unlikely to be allowed less than 10% of your own money to go with the participating second, which would have to be subordinated to the bank.

And the builder's job is to construct the homes, marketing, manage the sale, etc, and each of you are to participate in the decisions and profits in some way.