Can confirm Joseph is a real person 

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.

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.

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

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

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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?

If a person benefits from a product they sell it’s only natural if they promote what is perceived as a benefit even if the quoted benefits are not automatic or even a given. 

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).