You and your friends have a great mix of skills and having a mentor is a huge advantage.

So far, my research shows a good mix of demographics, population, incomes, AND the crime stats seem pretty low... lower than the national average.Anyone investing in Appleton, WI and willing to share your thoughts/experience?   

Are you looking specifically for insurance placement companies or corporate housing or a mix?

Hey @Marc Shin, I agree with those that have said to scour the sites for quality USA made furniture.We have a mix of Basset and La-Z-Boy furniture and it still looks great after 7 years.

The first being - don't bring your friends or family into the mix :)Since it sounds like you're pretty solidified in your friend moving in, and it could be a good first roomie, so just to get your feet wet... i'll double down on Laura's advice - do a lease, for the legalities, but i also highly recommend some sort of written (we call it a) Room Mate Agreement.

If you do have an entity, treat is like your ex - stay as far away from it personally, do not mix funds and operate it at arms length. 

It's all hardiplank now with stone or brick facade mixed in.   

Start with a Clear GoalDecide what you want from real estate: Are you seeking passive income, appreciation, or a mix?

Doing everything for little 2-6 unit townhouses all the way to 300+ unit apartment complexes and 5-over-1 mixed used buildings with 200 units over 20k sf of commercial and structured parking.

Mixed results.