I won't be another grown man's emotional punching bag for any amount of money.

I might just spend the extra buck per SF and move to an engineered hardwood product, now that I can't find the $.99 alure any more, the difference isn't as big.

This is tough.Depends on how fuzzy you want the business/family line to be.The only thing I'd be absolutely sure of is that your money has more tangible security than being a "personal loan" EVEN IF you cut him a break on cost. 

The gurus tell you that you can do anything with nearly no money at all.

No offense, but you want to act like a company or business to make money, but you don't want to take responsibility like a company or business.

that way you can figure out what the extras are.

Wall Street often doesn't highlight these options because they make money from the fees on traditional investments, but with a Self-Directed IRA or Self-Directed 401(k), people can take control of your retirement savings and invest directly into real assets if they wish.Here’s how it works:1.

I have the capital to purchase the land I'm now just saving up extra so I have cushion encase something were to happen during construction or an issue arises with my multi-family.

I never applied for a Unit that big and was wondering if I should try to get a loan (even though I don't get much income right now). and if how what is the process, is there a way to get the loan without putting money down, etc. the only reason I am asking this is I have no experience in this and it practically me jumping from one house to a 14-unit and am trying to figure out if this is a right move. 

The structure has been we are loaned the money at 0% but the lender is getting a big chunk of equity.