I thought of that also though, I want to gain a business friendship on going not just a information hook up..?

I am new to real estate and hope to learn as much as I can from these forums, with the future intent of building healthy friendships and business partnerships with the BP community.

You need to discuss if friendship is worth the 10-15k.

We are similar people, but I have a feeling that mixing business with friendship isn't the best recipe in the long run.

You'll basically lose your sister and her families trust and friendship if anything goes bad.

These are the "Why" I am interested in investing.I could also pursue a place in Toms River New Jersey, by Seaside Heights which is a popular summer location by the beach where I was born and raised and also have roots.Finally, I could think about pursuing Greenville, North Carolina where my Wife has roots, or Naples Florida where my parents currently live and are developing incredible friendships I could use to my advantage.Thanks for reading and any comments are greatly appreciated.

When it comes to mixing financial transactions and friendships forget about it.

Their spouse decides to move home with family to save money and be around family instead of in a military town where they do not have strong friendships yet.

That is where I made the most powerful connections and friendships. 

You never know what kind of partnerships and friendships may develop.