I am sorry if this question have been asked but I haven't been able to find it.

I have friends and family who wants to invest in real estate. I buy distressed properties then rehab and resale for a profit. ...

Being born and raised in the USA, I have no experience trying to get into the country other than coming back in from vacation.

The equity that he raised will be for down payment of the purchase of the existing property (30% of the total cost) and the builder will get a construction loan for the remainder of the cost.

I am doing the easy things myself while subbing out the more technical items:electrical main panel and raising the mast to coderoofHVACAnd last but not least we may be ahving to raise the roof of the master bath and replacing the sill plate due to moisture penetration (I will assist in this since I am good following directions...well most of the time really)Drywall cause who really likes that anyways? 

I think it really depends on your track record, financial position, and ability to raise other funds.

From what I've read (I forgot where so correct me if I am wrong) with the regulations required by the SEC for crowd funding it costs $30,000 for every $100,000 raised in reporting requirement costs/costs to meet SEC regulations.

But it's where I was born and raised, and I love the outdoor activities that the area offers.  

Then you should be able to raise the escrow amount with two bids and letter from the lender.

http://www.kw.com/kw/agent/amycororanAlso, if you are looking to raise capital part-time, I may have another opportunity for you.

Slim to negative cash flow, high likelihood that rates will increase (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-06-26/bullard-sees-fed-raising-rates-in-first-quarter-of-2015.html), all while hoping and praying for appreciation?