In most jurisdictions deposits may only be used toward damages and may not be used to cover lost rent.Normally a co signer/parent is more responsible and personally concerned about their credit and reputation.

A co-worker just bought a new construction home where the warranty is just expired (beginning of March, 2017)The range is supposed to be wired into 220, but is actually wired into the living room circuit.What options does he have?

So again, be sure to have them personally sign as a co-signer if you have to go down this route. 

Then you may require a double security deposit or have that tenant get a co signor.

You have a co-signor.

Typically the best way to get out of a mortgage is two things:1) Lower interest mortgage - Find a co-signer or work with a credit union that may have more flexible terms2) Find a business partner - Your business parter can put in cash to buy you out of the mortgage then you can make an agreement to split the cashflow.If you want to go over your specific situation, feel free to send me a DM.

I'm just confused around whether a 'co-investment' is treated as a 'gift' if the 'co-investor' is not a co-borrower/co-signor.  

My idea would be to have them sign for 9 months with a co-signer and have to monthly cover expenses + cash flow for 12 months.Thoughts?

I’ve read through the entire BiggerPockets beginner’s guide and now feel confident that’s the area I want to get into.I’m currently enrolled in the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville as a rising senior majoring in Electrical Engineering w/ a minor in Spanish (Although I’ll probably finish Dec. 2018 due to a co-op/internship I will be working this fall).

He wants to put me on his shares or shall I say stock in the co-op so it would be basically 50/50 in the unit.  my question is just how would this affect me at all because I currently own no real estate but I plan on ...