I have friends in corp real estate so I will have to see how I can leverage those friendships one day.While listening to REI podcasts I heard mention of BP; later I googled a term and bumped into a BP forum thread so I figured I would sign up.

Would that ruin the friendship?

Just make sure not to blur the lines when the tenant should work with the property management company especially if a friendship develops.

Make sure you spell out exactly who is going to do what, and put it in writing, that's what will save your friendship if any disagreements come up.

Thank You Bigger Pockets Family for the education, support and friendship.  

Currently residing just west of Denver in Wheat Ridge, my wife and I are educating ourselves as much as possible and hoping to create our first deal within the next year.We hope to create connections through this forum whether it be purely business or even personal connections leading to lifelong friendships and are looking forward to everything this great state has to offer.Hope to meet you all soon!

without money in the middle our friendship always picks up from where it left off...even if 10 years passes.But don't get me wrong, you can ask friends...maybe your GF or wife's friends ;D 

@John Tapley  you need to start building relationships and friendships in the market. what do you expect in a hot market for deals to fall on your lap?

You could completely crash and burn, both on the deal and with your friendship.

Would absolutely recommend an independent appraiser so that both of you feel comfortable with the deal, and the friendship does not get adversely affected.