I was debating if I should partner with a friend or family member who is willing to work on a property together. ill be sure to make sure things are done legally and fairly so no one get short sighted and things don't get messy.

However, in my particular situation, I am planning on house hacking next year when I decide where I want to live, so this would be kind of a one off before starting a traditional LTR portfolio and this way it would help me narrow down my buy as a beginner whose overwhelmed by options.

Long term that makes them tough to sell to anyone else but an STR investor.There are much fewer quality STRs available to rent, so that's one way to differentiate.

They only like to do things ONE WAY and that's it, and it's the way that provides minimal to no risk for the buyer and the seller; seller and buyer close and the agent gets their bag out the deal.

I am in contract for a duplex in Grandview where I plan to live in one side and rent out the other

•Instead of transferring the title, consider using strong landlord insurance, an umbrella policy, or a land trust (with your LLC as the beneficiary) for added liability protection.Your FHA Loan Potential for Another Property•Since your first home is already a rental but was likely purchased with an FHA loan, you may still be eligible for another FHA loan—but only if you meet one of these conditions:•You relocate at least 100 miles away from your current home.

At the moment, I have one SFH rental in Fort Worth.

Still boils down to will the developers go for it and will the market receive them well.Portland came up with some really high density rules to allow these little tiny home villages and the planners and city was so proud and a few developers tried them but the market ( buyers) dont like them and the projects have failed so no one is building them anymore.. 

.- Hefty penalty on either one of the parties for early termination of lease Owner plans to invest some of his own money to upgrade/refurbish things?

You have eight pictures total, but three are of the kitchen, one is outside, and one is the bathroom.