My daily 120 minute commute has been filled with BP podcasts and any book I can find on youtube.

For it to work you'll need to promote them daily.

If this is a one time shot then fly your friend in but remember housing him costs, transportation daily to work, food costs, airfare etc.

Keep in mind we do not have known cost amounts for these repair items, and can just make estimates, and hope no other costly issues are uncovered after attacking some of the repairs.My question is, with our next interaction with the selling agent, should we:A) Ask for the major repairs be metB) Ask for a decrease in agreed upon price (without great idea of what the repairs will cost)C) A combination of both; settle with some repairs met, and a decrease in priceOur entire list is below: (keep in mind that I am not sure if all of these things need direct attention to get the unit rent-able, or if some items can be overlooked for now and deal with later as they become more of a problem)Repair List:Items that need attention before renting unit:Big Ticket Items:Install furnaceInstall all new appliancesInstall water heaterExterior electric power supply is damaged, needs repairInstall guttersNo termite treatmentNo gas meter, install newAttic decking has moisture damage, needs repairSmaller Repair Items:Install electric panel faceplate and secure exposed wiresTwo prong outlets (could not test), swap out, install GFCI where neededTrim tree limbs in contact with power linesMissing light cover under front entranceRepair kitchen windowsRepair kitchen sink leakRepair utility room leakInsulate atticSeal gaps in living room doorLoose bathroom faucetAdjust shower water pressurePatchwork performed in multiple rooms, walls are plaster on wood lathe- which I have been told can have asbestos issues once opened upDeferred Cost Items:Large tree removalTorn and missing roof shinglesSeal plumbing boots on roofRaised soffit under car portSecure electrical lines in attic, they run over attic stringers, not through them (necessary?)

Company handling the daily operation y'all do not have to be on site everyday.Good luck to you both!

As my experience with section 8 is there is the dependant children payments plus EBT.. and I suppose some only get housing vouchers but I don't as I don't work in that segemet daily.

@Samuel Toby If you only have 2 hours daily then, I would hire a VA to take care of time-consuming task like cold calling. 

They have daily free seminars that discuss, financial analysis, deal structure, how to find deals, wholesale, house hacking, BRRR, etc.If you want to discuss the income property  market, I am available to help.

Is he billing your partnership at actual cost with his personal daily onsite labor free until the 50/50 split?

Dear BP community,After 2 months of daily research and countless of trips back and forth between south bay and Merced.