I was debating if I should partner with a friend or family member who is willing to work on a property together. ill be sure to make sure things are done legally and fairly so no one get short sighted and things don't get messy.

Seems like such a waste but nobody can agree on a new portfolio manager as the old manager was a family friend for multiple generations and well trusted.

Grandpa and Grandma take five acres on the back forty and punch in a well and sewer (when it was cheap to do so), run some water and sewer lines with the old backhoe. 

I write from the standpoint of a real estate investor, and I perceive Trump's actions to be threatening to near-term real estate investment returns, on the whole.

I've also leveraged that capability to build some pretty cool dashboard on my end to occupancy, revenue, and cancellation rates across all platforms. 

And what is your price point and are you looking for turn-key properties or something along the lines of a "fixer upper"?

I'm glad to see you're both nearing the finish line.

I have managed to get myself into a bit of a complex situation on my first deal and I'm looking for some advice. 

Sounds like you're asking for a private lender to go into second position to convert equity into cash behind an existing loan on these properties. 

That’s fine down the line, but for your first property, I’d lean toward familiarity.2.