We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.

Make sure it explicitly explains the process for termination if you are unhappy with their services, especially if they violate the terms of your agreement.3.

Do the calculation to see if there is enough profit in the deal for you after splitting with your buddy.

My problem is how to measure if it has any impact on sales price or time on market. 

They can include foreclosures, short sales, or properties owned by motivated sellers.

Interesting as there were a couple of posts a year ago after the widely distributed article in the media essentially calling it a STR crash.

DR Horton in Vegas absolutely will not give you a discount on the “sales price”.

Yes you can, you're just selling like any other sale.

Hey @Scott Trench unfortunately real estate losses (active or passive) will not offset portfolio income from stock sale gains. 

You may want to make an introduction between your CPA to those 2 colleagues.The CPA can go over their services and pricing to your colleagues.I partner with many people on real estate deals - It never gets to a discussion on whether they do their own tax return or hire a professional.If a partner mentions he will provide capital - does he provide the capital on a timely manner.If a partner mentions he will find deals - does he find many deals and provide an analysisIf a partner mentions he will manage a property - does he manage the property well(find tenants, collect rent, communicate with contractors, etc)