Moving title for the many free & clear properties we all own independently is not an issue but one of the spouses has a large carry fwd REI loss from previous years.

I did nothing but work, but now I'm financially independent at 41 with no job.

@Daniel K Houck I have 2 kids and a wife and they don’t want to house hack either so I can relate to your post.The BP Money series interviews a bunch of people where Financial Independence is achieved through frugality, REI, and investing.The story is the same there-start young, make sacrifices before kids, rent out your bedroom in your apartment and sleep on a sofa and grow your own food and use K-cups twice and count each piece of toilet paper etc…and by your mid 30s you are free!

When conducting an analysis of the numbers and layout of a commercial real estate property, would it be advisable to engage the leasing broker representing the property, or should I seek to gather comparable data and financial information online independently?

Kevin,My advise is to seek out 2-3 independent Insurance agents (they represent multiple companies) that can write in CA. 

Before committing, conduct due diligence, seek independent financial advice, consult with legal experts, and have open conversations with your friend about expectations and potential conflicts.

We have both independently come to ask ourselves the same thing.

And I think the new standard is the third party check without providing SS # independent landlords.Did you verify the self employment and the income to your satisfaction?

There are C/D class areas, like around Independence that may cash flow well, but I would never buy property there out of personal preferences.

Just wanted some feedback from any other BP members who are location independent, have worked with co-ops, international RE, or just curious.Thanks, George