To formally accept investment money from someone else you should use a private placement and file with the SEC.You can also formalize money with a JV or LLC if you want to take on an investment partner.

There is no 3rd party as of now, I am an investor and have to look for credit partners if 20% is a must.If I finance only part of the project then do I have to pay the equity on full projects profit?

That would depend on what kind of note it is..................Commercial, residential etc.Options: Payoff, refi, sell, bring in an equity partner etc.

After that, we often less expensive, and less hassle, than having an equity partner.

If you are looking to build a brand or raise your profile, I would absolutely recommend that you upgrade to the PRO account.If you are looking to network and try to find some great ancillary services or partners to work with or maybe just develop possible future colleagues, the PRO account will be invaluable.

I started with a business partner and neither of us knew a thing about real estate when we started.

One of the partners in the firm was made a city judge last year, go figure.

If you don’t have one or two of those things then you need to partner with someone who does.”

You'd be better off finding a good short sale investor and partnering with them as a joint venture.

Should I asume a 25% down payment, or other options to not sink so much capital into this one asset (besides a partner)?