Bet you any amount of money...The problems are:- Do they want half down?

For background, I was thinking of using it for half of an investment in a shorter term syndication that I would aim to pay back before the 0% interest promo expires. 

STRs have always been and will always be the scapegoat that is easiest to prey upon, but they're not the root of the problem, in my opinion.  

But the other half of the puzzle is building wealth.

As an investor, the numbers seem to be the easiest way for me to check if things are going well although I understand the bigger picture is more complex than that. 

This April half my properties in the Smokies outperformed last year. 

Does he now own half the property or is he entitled tonhalf the profit?

Ok thank you for all the great info, Just bought the building and they were on third floor and the rent was more than half of the market rents because they are family to the old owners, they are moving to first because one of the occupants is elderly.

It's not a job you can half-a$$.

You have an affordable place to live, about half your mortgage payment is paid by the renter, you get to dip your toes in the investor/landlord waters, and you are in a market that should continue to appreciate in value.I recommend reading and educating yourself while saving up for the next investment.