Frequently Asked Questions
Plain answers to the questions we hear most.
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General
About River Business Corp
What does River Business Corp actually do?
We are a vertically integrated Central Florida real estate developer. We underwrite, capitalize, build, and operate small- to mid-cap projects — infill residential, value-add repositioning, and build-to-rent — using our own licensed construction, engineering, design, and capital stack entities.
Where do you operate?
Florida — with deep roots in Central Florida and active coverage of Orlando, Tampa, Miami, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach. We focus on the major cities where we can apply local discipline and real execution knowledge.
Are you licensed?
Yes. Daniel Jorge Oliveira holds an active Florida Certified General Contractor license. Every construction project is delivered under a licensed, insured entity in our platform.
What makes you different from a typical developer?
Two things. First, one principal is accountable across every phase — there are no handoffs between broker, developer, GC, and asset manager. Second, the construction estimate used to underwrite each deal comes from our own GC, not a third party, so the budget we price is the budget we build.
For investors
Capital partner questions
Who can invest with River?
Our deal pages and deal summaries are restricted to accredited investors as defined by SEC Rule 501(a) of Regulation D. Nothing on this website constitutes an offer or solicitation.
How are you different from a syndicator?
Syndicators raise and transact. We underwrite, raise, build, and operate. Our in-house construction means our pro-forma construction cost is based on real estimating — not a speculative broker number — which is where most syndicated small deals fail.
What return structures do you use?
It varies by deal. We typically structure preferred returns with catch-up and waterfall promote, but each opportunity is sized to its own risk profile. Specific terms are only shared inside individual offering materials after accreditation is confirmed.
How often do you report?
Monthly. Every capital partner receives a written monthly update covering construction progress, capital events, variance against budget, and forward-looking risks — in the same format we would produce for an institutional LP.
For landowners
Land partnership questions
What is the Property For Equity program?
It is a joint-venture structure where a landowner contributes their property as equity into a development instead of selling. The landowner captures the development upside — typically well above what a lot sale would generate — alongside River as the operating partner.
Do I lose control of my land?
No. The JV is project-specific and time-bound. Title is held in a single-purpose entity with defined governance. Legal counsel on both sides reviews the operating agreement.
How long does a typical land partnership take?
Most infill SFR or small multifamily projects close out 18–30 months from JV formation. Larger entitlement-heavy projects can run 36–48 months. Every deal specifies the horizon upfront.
For operators & brokers
Project submission questions
Will you co-develop on a project I control?
Yes, if the deal fits our underwriting. We frequently partner with operators who have site control but need construction capacity, entitlement execution, or capital. Use the Submit a Project form to start the conversation.
How fast will I hear back on a submitted deal?
Two business days for a first response. If the deal passes initial screen, we schedule a 30-minute call within the same week and return a written scope within 10 business days.
Do you pay broker commissions?
Yes, on direct representation, fully disclosed in closing docs. We do not pay undisclosed referral fees.
Compliance
Legal & regulatory
Is anything on this website an offer to invest?
No. Nothing on this website is an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security. Offers are made only through definitive offering documents to verified accredited investors.