There's likely some good lessons he's learned that you may heed I'm not betting against you, but it seems like it could be a massive problem snowballing in the future.

Also, if you have a below market interest note, if you wanted to sell that note for any reason in the future for liquidity you would be affecting the value of that note negatively.

You may not have done your subject to purchase in a way that protects their future ability to borrow.

It really depends on your bigger picture and also what you are hoping to accomplish in the future.

The investor wants me to come up with a few options for how we can partner on a future deal (coliving home in the Cleveland market).

I am looking for any recommendations on how to properly scale this idea over the first few years conservatively and not wanting to over use leverage and debt by starting small in duplex and being open to triple/quadplex in the future if the right opportunity presents itself.

I m in the same boat, doing some research and want to stay in Dubai with family, in near future. 

Since you’re still figuring out where to invest, look for areas with strong rental demand, good schools, low crime, and potential for future growth.

Austin is a fantastic market, with its growing tech presence and vibrant culture, making it a great choice for your future career. 

With future leases, as soon as it is determined there is nonrenewal, you start marketing that floorplan.