Rates would be rising due to an economy that is heating up, so this is a good news bad news scenario in that it could to some degree cancel itself out.

(Depending on the deal it may vary to 75/25 or 80/20)- 70/30 LP/GP split of sales proceed.Offering a preferred return or not, should not affect the lender.

Hi Jill,There are varied opinions on this.

They often care for them to an extreme degree and are willing to pay a larger amount of rent or higher deposit to have them.

The per diem varies between an engineer, project manager, general foreman, welder, fitter, boilermaker, electrician, inspector, scaffold builder, painter, sandblaster or jizz mopper.

Two similar square foot homes can also vary greatly in condition and finishes.

So, while opinions vary, In my mind, the response to your initial question is another question:Why would you engage in a risk maneuver in which the odds are stacked against you, instead of the ownership side where most of the odds are decidedly in your favor?

Investment strategies will vary significantly from someone with little to no cash compared to someone that has hundreds or even millions of dollars to invest.

@Eric J Platter  It'll really vary based on the size of the property and the property management company that you're using. 

Opportunities in real estate vary by market and economic cycles...you need to find what appeals to you weighing your level of risk tolerance vs desired yield.