I like the metaphor about how we are the captain's of our personal ship. 

@Kristopher ShobeFor a small purchase like that I would not partner, the only ship that doesnt sail Is a partnershIp.What would the purpose of the money sIttIng In an account for 30 days be?

In that case They may have to work two jobs or get some new skills To overcome their low value they are bringing to the marketplace  besides playing on Facebook or sitting around drunk hoping for their ship to come in .

He pilots a boat in the summer and lives in the unit once the shipping season ends in late November.

Don't be afraid of everyone jumping ship, if you can rent the units as they exist for $175/mo more, not doing so is the same as giving them 4 months free rent per year.

One idea we have,  is to build out used shipping containers into nice modern living spaces for college students, connecting 2 or 3 together, with one being a shared living room space and kitchen and the other two would be housing/sleeping units.

He had many failed attempts he lost nine ships he lost a train load of other peoples money ,his own men wanted to kill him he was over 1000 miles off coarse and screwed up at every stage of the voyage but he didn’t give up and  because of that “ sticktoitness “he is regarded as the greatest explorer whoever lived .think about that.... if you were asked to name one explorer ,most people could only say Christopher Columbus despite Him only being a mediocre explorer of his day . 

Plus, her name is nowhere on the shipping envelope, nor the check. 

If you want him I can jump the fence & get him shipped to you asap.

The sayings like don't mix business with pleasure and the one about not lending money to friends are all popular old sayings for a reason.Yes, my thoughts were on the going from home owner ship to a renter again and what personality that would end up being.