The sooner I do it, the more stabile I will be in my mid 20s compared to if I waited until I'm 24, but I've heard lots of conflicting advice on which one is better. 

Partnership should work out great as he has great negotiating skills, doesn't mind conflict, etc.

I communicated like a landlord and avoided a full conflict.

Cleaning issues are the most common cause of conflicts between roommates.

For them to also represent you presents a conflict of interest.

We'd thought about identifying specific spots, however, knowing that most people are lazy and will go to the closest spot available regardless of signage, it seems like general access makes most sense and would lessen the likelihood of conflict down the line.

I also have friends who have apartments with laundries and they can be a source of conflict between tenants, a magnet for non-residents to use/vandalize, and do require upkeep and maintenance.

Also how would you time it as there are conflicting news where some are saying now is the good time while others suggest waiting till the year end to see the full impact of Covid and then start looking to buy.

Some people might think there is an inherent conflict of interest because the title company is not supposed to have any interest in the transaction. 

I have heard conflicting things about this so just want to make sure!