I'd start at with doing anything you can to be exposed to whichever side of the industry interests you most.

Meanwhile the novice investors are focused on creating alter ego managment LLC's and remaining anonymous but are far more exposed to liability.  

They got exposed because they were running national TV ads, and a whistleblower saw one.  

It exposes you to a lot of liability 

But, let's face it, not that many people are exposed.

I’m in the process of adding propane Rinaii heaters which are a little expensive but the tenants will pay their own heat and I will no longer have oil heat costs.

They can sharpen skills you already have, or expose you to things you've never even thought of.

Yes, after it closes, I'm going to write about my frustration with them on Yelp, the Better Business Bureau, and any other review sites I can find to expose their ridiculous contract terms."

@Gavin Jex seems like they are trying to help you out, but exposing you to tax issues.As @Chris Seveney already pointed out, one of you will be taxed on the 0% interest loan as a "gift".The other issue is that you will get the property at $170k roughly, and then be exposed to capital gains of the difference between that amount and the market value.Highly recommend you speak with an Estate Planner for possible better options.

Do your due diligence then and expose me.