The amount of power and money you'd give up isn't worth whatever expertise you'd gain from a partner.

The other unit had the water on but not power.

Yes, you both will be on the loan and it would increase your buying power.

As you investigate your options in real estate, keep the following tips and ideas in mind:Determine Your Real Estate ObjectivesMake Use of Your Construction SkillsExamine Various ApproachesMaintain Your Mentorship LearningThink about short-term rentals and AirbnbCreate a Network and Look Into Local Real Estate MarketsSpread Out Your Investments Financial PlanningRemain FlexibleRemember, your hunger for learning and willingness to think outside the box are powerful assets in real estate.

@Jay Hinrichs & @Engelo Rumora we've got a tax attorney that gets Power Of Attorney to setup and manage the domestic bank account for a LOT of foreign clients.

A fairly common story; I have circled real estate investing for years but lacked any staying power. 

Now, to answer your question, if you pay a mentor $30k to get started, a good one would teach you how to find deals, partner with others and create a powerful and sustainable business.

What's not marginal is having the power of having two average homes after one year v. one quote-unquote good deal after one year. 

I convinced the powers that be at my Subprime Lender employer to stop making loans in Michigan about a year before the $hit hit the fan. 

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