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Joint Venture (JV)

A partnership between two or more parties combining capital, expertise, or resources to complete a real estate deal.

Joint ventures allow investors to pool complementary strengths. Common JV structures:

  • Money partner + operator: One party provides capital, the other finds deals and manages execution. Profits split 50/50 or per negotiated terms.
  • Equity split deals: Multiple investors each contribute capital for larger acquisitions
  • GP/LP structure: More formal syndication-style with general and limited partners

Key JV documentation:

  • Operating agreement (how decisions are made, profit splits, exit rights)
  • Personal guarantees (who is on the hook with the lender)
  • Buy-sell provisions (what happens if one partner wants out)

JV partners should always work with a real estate attorney to formalize the agreement before deploying capital.