The two are very different investments with different capital requirements, holding strategies, most importantly, exit strategies.For IRR to be meaningful, the properties being compared should be very similar in almost all respect.

YOU cannot contribute any money or time toward the property.  

I just started poking around and can tell there is a world of info around here.Looking forward to contribute and learn on the site!

When things are good, you get 5% of the profits/equity, but when things are bad, you might have to contribute 5% of additional capital to cover losses).

Hi Andrew,Thank you for taking time to write a meaningful response.  

I read this can either happen as a sale to the LLC, or as a capital contribution  to the LLC by the single individual.

I am excited to be apart of the BP community and am hopeful that we will be able to contribute as much as we glean from the site. 

I hope to contribute to this blog in a positive way, sounds like there are TONS of good people on here!!

. * I will contribute to these forums however I can. * Career background in marketing and small business ownership. * THANK YOU for 'listening'!

@Ahmed Porter The max is $57,500 annually, but much of that is profit sharing and can only be contributed at a rate of 20% of profits.