I’m debating whether to furnish the shared areas or just stage them for photos and viewings.

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

No, can you share a screenshot?

You manage the headache of guests and communication, cleaning, etc. and he provides the property, but shares in the expenses and profits.

I don't have personal experience with it, but when the app was first developed, I contacted the developer and put the app through a fairly robust test usage to see if it's something I would want to recommend to my clients (I'm a CPA).I think the app is great for its intended purpose and I do recommend it to my clients now (and have for about 18 months now). 

@Ming Huang Based on the numbers you've shared, I would advise against the deal, unless you can negotiate the purchase price down and/or rent it for at least $1,150.

The key is for you to separate the utility costs from the rent, then advertise your units with the rent rate only and explain the utilities later.HOW TO SHARE UTILITIES 101You have a property with two or more units and the utility meters are shared.

@Abrahm Dimmitt we found Deal Machine had a better user experience while driving.

Oh, I share your frustration, but have come to understand that this is how things work 95% of the time.

In our still relatively limited experience, seller financiers are usually looking to get a higher asking price in exchange for the favor of the private loan.