But if they are doing more maybe do a certain percentage on each home say like 2% of the build cost not sell cost. 

Since he will not own a percentage of the duplex can something be drafted (by an attorney) where his loan is secured by the property itself? 

These high-wage jobs stimulate growth for surrounding metro areas and lower- income residents which mattered to us because we were investing in workforce housing outside of the downturn, urban core.At 12.8% growth, Denver had the 3rd fastest growing population of young adults (18-34) in the country between 2010-2015 -- over 8 points above the national average(Brookings)The number of college-educated 25-34-year-olds in Denver increased from 163,000 in 2000 to 240,000 in 2012, a 46.6% increase (source: The Young and Restless and the Nation’s Cities).Out of the 51 largest metros studied, this percentage increase trailed only Houston, San Antonio, Oklahoma City, Nashville, Salt Lake Vity, and Las Vegas over the same period.Out of the top 15 metros with the largest populations of college-educated 25-34-year-olds,Denver’s growth rate was second behind only Houston at 49.8% — 17.5% above the national averageWith 240,000 college-educated 25-34-year-olds, Denver ranks 11th out of the top 51 largest Metros for total population.Denver has 4 of the top 20 zip codes with the Highest Increase in Millennial Populations in the US (source: Rent Cafe)I hope this helps shed some light on the impressive growth that Denver, and cities with similar fundamentals, have experienced in recent years.

I'm considering transitioning the bond allocation in my portfolio to real estate if I can get a 10% net return on my investment.My big concern is that I charge a percentage of the value as rent, I hear 1% is solid in a good area.

It means basically nothing unless it is a small town where it would be a large percentage of the jobs.

I find this to be the highest percentage of call backs on my mailers

A final word of caution: Be very wary of turnkey outfits, agents, wholesalers, or investors who are claiming a certain percentage of return.

If there are a bunch of partners below a certain threshold, as in a low percentage of ownership, they may not require those partners to guarantee. 

Calculate the Depreciation Recapture AmountThe depreciation recapture amount is 0.28 x $220,000, which is your tax bracket, expressed as a percentage, multiplied by the recapture gain.The depreciation recapture amount will be $61,600.As you can see from the above example, it’s quite complicated, but you were able to figure out the depreciation recapture amount.

Sometimes you'll have a sponsor who gets an ownership percentage just for using their wealth to sign the loan.it's a complicated process, sounds like you haven't done much research on it.