Quote from @NA Ludkey: @Jaycee Greene  No he is not a dependent on our tax return any longer. 

But since you are new and learning, don't decide on what it has to be.

If it's a long-term play, the potential savings on PMI with a conventional loan could be significant.Have you compared rates for both options?

There is a great group of members on here to connect with.

.: Someone asked me about a Due on Sale suit I was involved in and it reminded me of the many encounters I've had with trying to buy pre-foreclosures and do SubTo.Some of these brutes are big, ugly, scary, mean and volatile.

Especially since we try to obtain “equity like” returns on these higher risk, more active note investments.  

I’m focusing on Insta and FB.

I make around 180k living on the west coast.

It's definitely been a big challenge on STR's, motels, etc.

You are missing my point on taxes.Scenario 1:  Your partner buys the house at the same time you put your cash in.