I'm in an interesting position (i work on a cruise ship) and I'd love some insight on how to structure the partnership. 

@Garrett BlanchardCheck out littleriverescapes.comThey have a community in North Ga that sounds like what you are planning.400 sq. feet doesn't appeal to my lifestyle but I have dock mates that live in houseboats and do just fine.Good luck 

We also thought about the liability insurance for boat rentals or even having docks for boats to be docked.

I have unfilled homes outside Apple headquarter(space ship) that has not been filled for 2 months.

@Sam Yin I’m glad to hear that you were able to right the ship with your properties.

Fasted way to fail completely and utterly is to going into a RE deal without substantial cash reserves.There was a day when lenders would lend based on equity but that ship sailed and Sank into the striaght of San Juan De Fuca.... its suicide as a lender to do thatThere is one Hard money lender on this site that advertises no money down and I think that is maybe were your getting your thought of paying up front.. this is always a very poor business model in most professional lenders mind.. they just make money on the up front fee and funding deals that are few and far between.

Spoke with a lender and getting ready to make some offers closer to November when I get home from my current contract (I work on a cruise ship). 

Because of expenses with getting married and new home owner ship.

Thank you Dave Ramsey always says "the only ship that doesn't sail is a partnership" and I tend to agree with him.

In this case you will need permits, possible  zoning changes, etc.2) temporary construction storage units - usually it's shipping containers base that gets bolted to the concrete and have rollup doors.