Deal Structures

Every Deal Has a Structure. The Right One Can Change Everything.

Some sellers need certainty. Some need income. Some want upside. Some need a partner who can execute. We help compare the paths before the final decision is made.

  1. 01

    Straight sale

    Cash or financed close on a defined timeline.

    Best for
    Owners who want certainty, finality, and a clean exit.
    Not ideal for
    Owners who want income or a piece of the upside.
  2. 02

    Seller finance

    We close on terms with seller-held paper that performs.

    Best for
    Owners who want income, tax flexibility, or to defer the gain.
    Not ideal for
    Owners who need 100% cash at close.
  3. 03

    Partial buyout

    We acquire a portion now; you stay in on the rest.

    Best for
    Owners with multiple parcels or rooms to phase the exit.
    Not ideal for
    Single-parcel owners needing a full one-shot exit.
  4. 04

    Landowner JV

    Land becomes equity in the development project.

    Best for
    Owners who believe in the upside and want development profit.
    Not ideal for
    Owners who want zero project risk.
  5. 05

    Development participation

    Share in development economics without operating the project.

    Best for
    Owners who want exposure to the lift but not the day-to-day.
    Not ideal for
    Owners who require liquidity now.
  6. 06

    Entitlement partnership

    We carry the time, capital, and risk to entitle; you share the lift.

    Best for
    Long-hold owners with raw land in a path-of-growth submarket.
    Not ideal for
    Owners with near-term debt pressure.
  7. 07

    Phased takedown

    Phased purchases that pace with absorption and infrastructure.

    Best for
    Subdivision sellers, lot programs, and land bank exits.
    Not ideal for
    Sellers who need all proceeds upfront.
  8. 08

    Subdivision and resale

    We subdivide, improve, and sell finished or paper lots.

    Best for
    Larger raw tracts where lotting unlocks real value.
    Not ideal for
    Small infill parcels where subdivision economics do not pencil.
  9. 09

    Owner representation

    We sit on your side of the table through development and construction.

    Best for
    Owners taking on a complex build without an in-house team.
    Not ideal for
    Simple, straight-sale dispositions.
  10. 10

    Project rescue

    Triage, stabilize, and execute on a stalled or distressed project.

    Best for
    Owners, lenders, or partners facing a project losing altitude.
    Not ideal for
    Healthy projects with no real friction in the stack.
  11. 11

    Capital stack partnership

    Bring in the right mix of debt, equity, and seller paper.

    Best for
    Projects where the capital structure is the bottleneck.
    Not ideal for
    Projects whose underwriting does not support institutional capital.
  12. 12

    Long-term hold partnership

    Hold and stabilize for income; share in the long-term upside.

    Best for
    Patient owners aligned on income and basis-driven growth.
    Not ideal for
    Owners with a defined short-term exit.
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Describe your situation in a few sentences and the RAW assistant will suggest a starting point. It's a first read — every real deal is reviewed case by case by our team.

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Tell us your situation. We'll suggest a structure.

Describe the property and what a good outcome looks like. The AI will recommend two or three structures from RAW's playbook to consider.

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