Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

They paid their portion of the rent.I have found a lot of investors bring their personal or political feelings into the investing conversation. 

Can confirm Joseph is a real person 

what kind of investment was/is this  a little more detail may protect others if you think this person is a financial predator.  

I 100% agree with the intent aspect and that is an important premise, but the fact is in this particular situation intent for it to be personal use has been confirmed (by way of a public post).

I had the initial call with a PadSplit sales person, but I wanted to talk to somebody who's actually doing it to get their perspective and advice.

Whether the seller was open to a buyer commission or not, I wouldn't put an additional cost into any personal purchase.  

Are you interested in S8 because of a personal reason or you think it's the next "hot" investment idea?

We're based in Tampa and, in addition to personally investing, I own a mortgage company that provides financing for tons of investors.

It's been 2.5 years since I purchased my first property and now that everything in my personal life has slowed down I'm back on the horse and ready to find my next investment.