Maybe that seems like a lot to offer but my thoughts are a few thousand dollars is minor when considering the life of ownership of this asset. 

I tend to stay away from trusts, because there is a lot to deal with usually (attorneys, parties involved, etc.)

I'd have stock pictures of the place while vacant in rent ready condition as that will do a lot to paint a picture for future tenants. 

In that unfortunately (but potential) situation, you end up having to bring in another contractor (who will get paid), and then still have an equity obligation to your friend.In my experience, partnering with a contractor who brings nothing to the table other than their contracting skills is a situation where the investor has a whole lot to lose and not a lot to gain.

I have a lot to consider now, and that's what I was looking for.

There is a lot to learn and you’ve got the right attitude.

Theres a lot to this story here but here is a condensed version.Back info:I own a 4 family that I currently live in.This is a 3 family home, for 250k.Any advice, thanks.

I have a lot to learn and am happy to take all advice and make new connections!

I'm still getting my feet wet here, and I thought I was searching "Forums", when in fact I was searching globally, which includes "Marketplace".For an older guy, I still apparently have a lot to learn.

I’m brand new and a lot to learn but I drove for dollars the other day and found a couple house I think are distressed houses... so do I just call and give an offer to those homes?