I'm enthusiastic about the prospect of collaborating and learning more about your interests and objectives in the real estate market.My primary goal is to understand how I can contribute value to your investment goals and aspirations.

However, recently a good friend of mine from church (who happens to have an extensive experience in RE) offered me to partner up to help me start and without me having to put any money, just asked me to contribute to him by finding a low cost deal, help with the process and he promised me to split profits equally if either selling or holding.

If the property owner is a "long time childhood friend", then she may be willing to cut you a deal where she pays for the closing costs and/or she may contribute to any repair/remodeling work that the property may need.Once you move in you could house hack and start saving money so that you can acquire more properties. 

@Reagan Barron we always recommend partners charge their normal fee structure for their services.It's rare that partners contribute the same amount of time & resources, so that everything is a true "50/50".Charging a fair price for your services is fair to both.

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Or perhaps they are found to be 50% responsible, then their carrier will contribute 50% towards plaintiff's award/settlement.

Moreover, our spacious yard, characteristic of our corner property, contributed to minimizing any potential disturbances.

@Andrew Zamboroski, thanks for your contribution to Jay's comment for more validity.

Hello everyone, I just started using bigger pockets to be part of this supportive like minded real estate investor  friendly , positive community and looking forward to contribute and gain from each other experiences and grow together.Excited and humbled 🙏

So it will depend on how much the lender is willing to contribute to the deal.