The downside to them is that they would not get to participate in the overall profit of the project if it all goes well, but of course they also have less risk than everyone else.If they want in as equity investors, you should consider an LLC or a Limited Partnership (with the LLC as the general partner). 

A friend of mine who’s a realtor is telling me I have major equity.

I am considering expanding, should I take out a home equity to buy my second investment property?

We bought 6 years ago and now we are sitting on a lot of equity - about 1.4 million. 

Im finding myself faced with the decision to reduce 401k deposits in favor of putting aside money for a down payment on a primary residence so i can get a house faster.

Should we take out the equity of both homes and potentially take back $191,000 cash back and cash flow roughly 300$ between both properties after expenses ?

If it's your own personal equity it should be the theoretical rate of return you would like but obviously that is less risky.So my challenge to the BP community is, tell me what these numbers are in your latest deal, be it syndication, partnership or something you just bought.

., build passive income and equity to teach my kids the value of.

I currently have some equity in my house and would consider a heloc along with my cash to start off with some brrrr which sounds perfect for MN ;) Has anyone had success with the heloc strategy?

High taxes owed, vacant/blighted, pre-foreclosure, high equity/absentee, TOPA.