One ended in a court case and the end of a friendship that caused others to take sides and destroyed several other friendships as well it also ended with a business going bankrupt and costing $200,000 for the “winning” partner which was me.

I hope this doesn't ruin our friendship and I attend not to let that happen, but I also don't want to own a property that will ruin myself or my marriage with my wife.

Take the friendship out of the equation and treat it as a business venture. 

I don't do christmas presents for tenants, I guess I feel like it blurrs the friendship/customer relationship line.

During college everyone is around you and near you, primed to create friendships vs post-college where people get stuck in their mundane routine and as a result a pattern of isolation.

The community itself is great, I made many new friendships and keep learning all the time. 

The risk is higher because the rehabber has none of their own money in the deal.When investment with friends, be prepared to lose that friendship.

Current neighborhoods that are investment ready and great are - Bloomfield, Friendship, Shadyside, Garfield, East Liberty, Stanton Heights & Highland Park These are all located near Pittsburgh’s “second downtown” in the east end (east liberty - the heart) with tons of development currently ongoing.

When he eventually moved out, I found holes in the wall and deep scratches in the hardwood floor.As a friend, it was hard for me to confront him about some of his habits because I didn't want to damage our friendship, but after listening to a BiggerPockets episode I realized I needed to treat my house like a business.

You maintain a business relationship with your broker, not a friendship (at least generally).If you've concluded that they no longer align with your needs, then that's the decision.