It's competitive to get good deals and prices have been increasing dramatically. 

When you combine a good relationship with a good partnership agreement you dramatically lower your familial risk.

., is that these homes are cheaper, reduce the need for architects, various contractors, and dramatically reduce building time. (10 weeks from start of fabrication to final completion on-site).

Also, the property qualifies for the 203k program adding a bathroom would give it a great boost in value. 

With that said, the prices have increased dramatically over the past years in Malta, so it becomes more and more difficult to find interesting deals.

Unless interest rates climb dramatically, I don't think prices are going to fall.

If Trump deregulation, tax cuts, and public works spending boost GDP growth, confidence will rise.

Only improvements like new kitchens, baths, adding square footage, etc, really boost value. 

Reviews can be a good start although I can tell you the good guys are busy and aren't always focusing on boosting their online reviews.

Both of you are making critical contributions to the partnership, though it is fair to expect an additional boost to your ownership stake relative to his given your role as the loan guarantor.