In the event you are looking to buy with the end buyer's money... meaning not bringing funds to closing, I think the odds of finding an NC attorney to perform this NC Bar violating function are low, maybe zero.

Several non-functioning AC units. 

You can also use the search function on the site to filter all items related to multifamily and then search through the different blog posts, forums, and even see members that specialize in multifamily that you can connect with. 

Keep in mind some properties are economically obsolete … along with functionally obsolete.. be careful.. in this day and age with the internet and this irrational exuberance to be landlords there are not many markets that are totally under the radar that are viable.. 

Long story short, Wife & I were planning to visit her family in Vietnam for entire month of August (cleared my work schedule) but recently learned wife is pregnant and her doctor & CDC do not recommend pregnant females travel to Vietnam due to risk of Zika Virus.

Still sad about the app search function though :( [pour one out]

That said, you can expect this property to have problems like: no functioning HVAC, electrical problems, old water heaters, low rent, old appliances, worn carpet/torn linoleum, leaks, etc.Sometimes the rents are not able to be raised for that block, or you may not be able to justify raising them enough for a good return after repairs.  

I'm not sure why he's so anti-NMD.

They are functional.

You need to have a good agreement vetted by an experienced professional.If one partner puts in more money than the other, you could change ownership interests, you could treat it as a loan, you could reduce income/profits from the non-contributing partner until the contributing partner is paid, etc.You will want to discuss with each other who will be doing what management functions and whether that is worth anything to you both.