While this job could be performed remotely, working with my peers in person for at least a year is important to me.

Simplify the structure as much as possible, have clear roles and responsibilities that are not overlapping (meaning only one person is allowed to make certain decisions) and a clearly defined exit plan.

JeffWe lead a couple investor meet up groups in person and live stream about the Central Ohio real estate market.

However, you can get loans that are based on the performance of the rental and not your personal income and debt.

It was a personal referral, received a credit at closing for renovations as well How did you finance this deal?

You need to make sure you're working with someone whose sending you personalized deal flow that actually meets your buying criteria.

I would personally put them in notice just because they never tried to communicate it on the back end of fixing it.

I have personally worked with @Wale Lawal and he is awesome. 

I personally leverage, but have a large rainy day fund. 

I 100% agree with the intent aspect and that is an important premise, but the fact is in this particular situation intent for it to be personal use has been confirmed (by way of a public post).