When you get them on the phone setup a time to do a zoom call, see how they do business, who the connections are they have, and if you get to know them through those conversations and feel good go meet them in person.

$15m in EB-5, large skin-in-the-game from the local Seattle developer who put in 25% in equity through the land contribution, 75%/25% JV, blue-chip architect & well mapped out condo project.

Since then, I’ve paid myself back with the rental cash flow.

But the idea of solving the water problem in a way that generates cash flow intrigues me. 

@Mohamad Guene  Simple answer - you will be cash flow negative, and your appreciation will be limited.We did a new build once for a rental - it performed miserably cash flow wise despite a great location and property - we ended up selling it 3 years later.There are very few new builds in Huntsville proper - are you referring to an outlying area like New Market or Meridianville?

Second goal: To help BiggerPocket members navigate through the fascinating world of real estate finance.

My notifications didn't come through to my email.

Can you elaborate a bit more on this part "Another part of our strategy is to invest with someone at a local level. which meant we became local through our partner...."?

Currently going through a property purchase and wanted to see what y'all think. 4.25 acres of unrestricted land up by greenville sc. 

My primary goal is long term appreciation and I'll accept a property that breaks even on cash flow.