Recognize any cash you add to down payment is increasing your cash flow by the rate of the loan.  

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Structuring the Deal with a PartnerWhile your partner cannot directly participate in the loan, there are ways to structure your arrangement to reflect your 50/50 partnership:Option 1: Post-Purchase Equity SaleYou obtain the 203(k) loan in your name as the owner-occupant.After closing, you sell your partner 50% equity in the property via a quitclaim deed or similar legal instrument.Your partnership agreement would outline each person’s roles, responsibilities, and share of profits.Note: Be mindful of FHA’s rules around title changes and ensure this doesn’t violate loan terms.Option 2: Partnership Contribution AgreementYou both contribute to the down payment and renovation costs as outlined in a partnership agreement.Your partner’s contribution could be recognized as a share of the equity in exchange for funding, services, or property management.The partnership agreement would detail how profits, responsibilities, and equity are split.Option 3: Joint Venture AgreementStructure the deal as a joint venture, where you own the property personally (required for the FHA loan), but profits and roles are split per a formal agreement.Your partner could receive equity-like compensation through profit-sharing without being on the title.3.

These are questions I would ask and as you noted, if it seems to good to be true.....I have not dove into this in detail, this is just what the "sniff test" questions I would ask - could be a great investment for people - I am just telling you what I would ask. question would be who is the lender with a proven track record as you note Chris that would be important to know is the fixed debt investments ( loans secured by RE) bringing in say 8 to 9% and the equity in the MF is making up the difference with rental returns.. so say rental returns are 6% and the Notes are at 7% that equals teh 13%  ??? 

Or find a local design firm that has done cabins where they can show you proven rent results from cabins they've designed and have them charge you by the hour. 

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I have learned to be honest with myself and recognize that it’s NOT a huge money maker now, but will be if I hold for 20+ years. 

As an out of state investor, Birmingham has proven far and away my most difficult city to rent remotely (it's one of five cities in which I have rental properties), mostly because of terrible property managers.

Also, I would definitely consider going after back rent with that high-income working tenant—I can't see how they can win in court without any proven hardship.