Another possibility could be a home equity line of credit (HELOC), if you have sufficient equity in another propertyGood luck with your project!

Coaching or mentorship in real estate investing can allow you to collapse time and "skip to the front of the line" by leveraging the experience and knowledge of those who have already achieved success in the industry.

That said, I'm grateful for the alternatives you present--you're keeping the bottom line in mind, so I appreciate your help in exploring options that achieve the bottom line for the investors. 

I realize that commercial investing is more in-line with my goals, so I have wiped my slate clean and ready to start over from the beginning.

I bet this person paid less than a grand for the rights. and will want 10k from you...

I'm glad to see you're both nearing the finish line.

Now if you've followed things this far kudos, and I bet your feeling some lumps.

There is a lot of money on the line in every deal in RE.

Electric: is the easiest to split, but may require holes cut in walls to separate the units.Gas: gas lines aren't as flexible as wires, but it can usually be done affordably.Water: most cities will NOT install additional water meters on a property.

It could indicate they lack sufficient knowledge or experience in professional property management, which may lead to costly issues for you down the line.