Stick together as a group so nobody is alone with him.

I am in Tampa Florida so the investment market is huge here for both as well. 

You’ll need to treat it like a business—handling tenant management, accounting, legal compliance, property maintenance, and more.That said, when done correctly, it’s a powerful tool for building wealth!

So even if you had a buy out agreement negotiated up front and execute that buy out agreement, the bank would still require him to be guarantor unless something drastic changed on your side financially.The best scenario here would be to purchase and rehab the property using a hard money lender or bridge lender.  

Unfortunately, he got behind on property taxes and was struggling to keep up with maintenance, so the place was in rough shape.

Here’s a bit more information about why these could be such powerful tools for you:Financial Support: The average benefit for buyers who qualify for down payment assistance is $17,000.

Here’s why this market is so ripe:1️⃣ Mom-and-Pop Sell-Offs at Huge DiscountsA lot of these properties have been in the same family for decades, but now the kids aren’t interested in taking over the business or the real estate.

Hi Shea, congratulations on starting your investment journey so early!

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you may have to save up until you have enough money to do so - down payment, closing costs, reserves, etc.House Hacking: What Is It, How to Start, and Strategies for Successit's a more powerful way to get started.