You lvie and you learn and this will be a learning experience.Expect the worst(that you lost 100% of your investment) but have hope that you will get some of your original investment back.It will be better on your soul / mind if you tell your family sooner rather than later.Do some brain-storming prior to the conversation to indicate what you will do to help.Will you work more hours?

I'm not trying to dodge all work, I just don't want be attached to a job when I'm older, hence I'm brainstorming ways to find side hustles (not old enough to get a job yet) to build up savings and investment money.

If no one within the group has experience buying real estate, I would suggest you each buy a property on your own and then have a discussion of forming a partnership in 2-3 years.If you already have experience within the group, I would suggest all the friends get together over coffee and brainstorm all your concerns.

😢In the end I might have to go ahead and replace the whole roof,  but I’m brainstorming now

If you want to brainstorm more or hear about other off-the-beaten-path strategies I've tried (some worked, some... not so much), let's connect.

Is this an asset I want to have in my portfolioI'd be happy to brainstorm with you or talk through your thought process.

Not sure..just brainstorming :) 

Just brainstorming ideas... 

I'd be happy to brain storm ideas with you or point you to some good resources.

It’s proof that house hacking can be a gateway to new opportunities beyond just financial gains.If you want to discuss strategies further or brainstorm, feel free to connect.