using this form of financing is a great way to acquire/fix a property but if you are looking to hold long term you would want to find long term financing. 

This new policy that Trump just released on Friday stats the US wants to cut off ties with foreign investment from China. 

Like everything else, you have to find the deal that makes financial sense.

I'd talk to more contractors on how to solve the problem.

If you can't figure out how to escape that entry-level job and get into something that pays better, then I would argue you probably don't have the skills necessary to invest in real estate and manage it well.Focus on finding a job you can be proud of and that pays well.

you probably just need to find a few other John Lashers and work on it together.  

Revisit your strategy annually to adapt to changing goals and market conditions.Good luck!

What does it take to get out of the whole deal?

What I am saying is the tax bill for you could be wildly different depending on how long your partner has owned this property and how much depreciation they have taken.  

It’s great to hear you’ve got experience across both Indiana and Florida markets.