What can go wrong, how to prevent those things from going wrong in a JV and tips for ways to solve those problems when they do go wrong.As a JV money partner, those are the most important issues.

My goal would be to purchase the property, make cosmetic upgrades to the lower unit (3BR/1BA) and get that rented out ASAP so I can get some income going while I finish up larger projects like the roof and upgrading the upper unit. 

If I had to leave a takeaway from this post before getting too far in it would be that whatever goals are had you have, we have these goals for a reason and typically it does not go exactly as planned but even if it doesn't go as planned, we can pick up where we left off and give it a fresh start.

Remember: cheaper doesn't mean you'll make more money.Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

Are you referring to bringing in private investors to fund your deals or working with hard money lenders? 

Am so TIRED of trying to explain this to naive newbies who think they need to buy Class D rentals because that's all they can afford and S8 is going to solve all their cashflow problems!

If I sell, I will rent locally, my expenses will go up from my current $2200 mortgage, to $3000-$3500 rent. 

They go over what she calls the enemy method which you can also Google and see videos on.

Quote from @Rick Pozos: When interest rates go from 3% to 8% in less than a year, YES prices will go down.

Steady pay, you can learn how to manage property and deal with people, and you'll be licensed to handle sales on the side.