I'd consult with an attorney on this.Instead of a partnership why not just borry money?

@David Felt hopefully you had an attorney help you draft the lease, ask them what you can and cannot do within the bounds of the lease and your state laws.

@Sharad BagriI would pick up the phone and call an attorney.

Quote from @Jamie O'Connell: Yes, attorneys can be expensive and time-consuming.

I do this actively networking with other investors, sharing content on sites like Bigger Pockets and Think Realty magazine, and building relationships with referral partners like wealth managers.Finally, you have to have the best people working with you from your lender partner, to your property inspector, to your property manager, to your insurance partner, and asset protection and business attorney.

Is it worth it to have my contracts drawn up, or at least reviewed by a Real Estate Attorney.

@Prashanth Mahakali might know this answer, but otherwise it may be worth talking to an immigration attorney...the last thing you want to do is put your H1B at risk.

Also, if you're not necessarily looking for the cash in hand, we can always have the title attorney draw up a first position lien to your other LLC.

@Nolan Peralta I don't know California law, but I highly recommend finding a landlord/eviction attorney immediately and engaging them, and asking them the next steps to take.

Get a contractor law attorney?