FAQ
Questions landowners ask first.
Straight answers. Where the answer depends on documents, we say so — because owner protection lives in the documents, not in promises.
Will I lose my land?
The risk is handled in documents, not promises. Financing, permit, start-date, default, cure, and reversion rights are negotiated before any binding commitment, so you understand exactly what happens at each milestone — including if the project does not proceed.
Do I have to put in cash or sign for the construction loan?
Owner cash, lender obligations, credit support, and control rights must be expressly stated in the final documents. Many structures are designed so the owner contributes property rather than cash, but you should never rely on a pitch summary for those obligations — confirm them in the definitive agreements with your counsel.
What if the market drops?
Every property is underwritten in three cases — conservative, realistic, optimistic. The conservative case is stress-tested below the realistic baseline, and your preferred return is modeled as a floor ahead of the developer's carry. Real estate development is still speculative; the structure is designed to put your economics first, not to remove risk.
Why not just sell today?
You can — that's a perfectly valid option, and sometimes it's the better one. A sale is one taxed check and a clean exit. Contributing keeps you in the upside your land helps create over the next two to three years, with your preferred return modeled first. We'll show you both side by side and tell you honestly which looks stronger for your situation.
Who controls the decisions during the project?
Decision rights, approvals, and reporting duties are defined in the operating agreement. River coordinates execution as the developer; major decisions and owner protections are documented before commitment so there are no surprises mid-project.
What does it cost me to have my property reviewed?
Nothing, and there's no obligation. We pay for the diligence. You review the work and decide. There's no commitment until both sides agree the deal is right and the definitive documents are signed.
What kinds of property fit this?
Generally Florida parcels with redevelopment potential — growth corridors, infill locations, suburban expansion, underutilized commercial sites, and properties with multifamily or mixed-use potential. Not every property fits; if it doesn't, we'll tell you.
How is the developer paid?
Last. After the senior construction loan is repaid, proceeds flow through four equity tiers: your property preference, the capital preference, equity participation, and then the developer's carry. River earns its promote only after the members are made whole.
Is this a security or an investment offer?
This website is general information only — not an offer, not a solicitation, and not legal, tax, or investment advice. Any offering, if made, is made only to qualified parties through definitive documents that contain the material risk factors and control in full. Always engage your own counsel and CPA before signing anything.
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