I do have 15% equity being offered to me as a member of the LLC but wanted to see if I was on the right path asking for my contribution (A&D&CM) to be paid off upon completion of the project.

I've got the desire, just trying to decide on the path.

It SEEMS fairly straight forward and I'm assuming the easiest spot would be where an egress window already exists. 

With that being said, I know the Real Estate Investing path can be achieved anywhere so long as you are active on BP and take massive action however to be able to get the network that puts you one a fast track, one has to be in an area where one can meet with other investors and share ideas.

Hi folks - we’ve been contemplating our first move as investors and in the PDX market the path doesn’t feel very straight forward.

Syndicates seem like an interesting path that I'll have to look more into. 

Targeting something in the path of progress helps here, as you don’t want to just count on sweat equity but also probability of appreciation. 

For a straightforward single member LLC to be set up, I would say that using an attorney would be the more useful professional to assist you.

Once you lay this out then you will be able to identify the type of path you want to take - for ex: the type of investment you want to make, how much you are putting down on them, etc. 

Whichever path they direct you down, ask them for guidance on the process - i.e. how to submit your request, the required paperwork and field work (e.g. survey and plot plan), how often and when the committee meets to hear such requests, etc.