As for asking for sellers concessions, I would put it in the inspection report and and ask for a price reduction.

There's something to be said for going passive when you're ready...and the stress reduction that brings :) They're a great planning tool for sure.I found TICs and DSTs when doing research for a solution for my father who was in the hotel business and trying to find a tax favored exit strategy at retirement. 

I wouldn't put a lot of weight behind that "guarantee."

And then follow his debt reduction plan7.

The entire conversation was pretty much him pushing his weight around and not really being understanding or interested with my thoughts and concerns at all.

NOTHING a family law judge says has ANY weight on a contract.

The options are A) treat the contribution as a loan, with 8% interest, or B) Profit sharing of a certain percent, or C) We partner up with weighted shares... like 20/80 with the understanding that he will provide ongoing maintenance. 

The learning experience you will get being a landlord will be worth it's weight in gold for your next property, and the next, etc. 

The CMA was just low - while no weight at all was given to the rental income. 

These lenders are hard to find but worth their weight in gold.