I'm curious about how folks would approach negotiating that piece. 

.- Set up systems to regularly keep in touch with (and add value to) the folks you connect with whether they're local contacts or virtual contacts from BP.Happy to see you here... looking fwd to seeing how the BiggerPockets platform contributes to your journey.All the best,Abel

Sure mate,Happy to help.Keep in mind that we cold call thousands of folks monthly from lists so I get to choose the best lol.No MLS buying BS lol

My questions to all the lovely BP folks here, is there anything to be cautious and look out for new construction homes and are they viable to be an investment property?

Unless you can walk the real estate walk with these folks, hire a reputable person to represent you. 

In other words I'm sure that within a year he'll be at least matching this income and still be getting the severance.If a regular mortgage is out of the question I'm thinking of other options and would love to some the BP-folk advice.1.

It is a slow growth in AirBnb world for us poor folk! 

You have both put an awful lot of time into trying to teach folks on this site and I, for one, really do appreciate it.  

As that will at least help folks that you reach out to know that you are a real person, with a picture and professional bio.

Alot of folks in this forum would love to use your money and help it grow while you reap the benefits.