The challenge is being liquid enough for acquisition, marketing, and closing to hold these properties for 36 months minimum.Thoughts on what is a fair partnership in this scenario?

@Bob E. 

Hi Max, it all depends on how much liquid cash you have of course. 

Sorry to rebuff your favorite influencer with an office at their parents' kitchen.14-day free rent aka Augusta rule loophole.

They are one of my favorite tools. 

I understand the rate is competitive on the assumable, but having $300k liquid, you might as well do a lower downpayment and Buy down the rate. 

Quote from @Sean Quinn: My new favorite is in my signature. :)The best book I've read is "The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing" by Spencer Strauss.

I'm not a R/E pro, but do work in the finance world.

I'm starting to liquidate my city houses in favor of the suburbs.  

This allowed them to keep part of their funds liquid for their personal project while still deferring some taxes.Also, I noticed some great advice in earlier replies, particularly about HELOCs and the pitfalls of LLCs for 1031 purposes like @Maureen McCann explained it perfectly.