Now it's an out of control machine with a lot of financial incestuous relationship in the tupperware farm.I like your analogy.

If you're asking if Furnished Finder is worth the financial cost, that's a no brainer.

Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

Together, the property nets us roughly $1,400/month after expenses.Equity Split: My partner owns 60%, and I own 40%.I'm exploring ways to take out my equity without disrupting this deal, as I feel this isn't the best financial decision for me right now.

Buy and holding is the best way to building financial freedom.

I would think in most situations the original owner is in financial trouble, probably delinquent on their mortgage and facing foreclosure.

Without knowing your transaction history I stand by what I said.

(Yes it still happens, but it is a lease violation, and we have a solid leg to stand on should we need to pursue eviction or collections later.)

Not sure your situation financially but even your $100,000 HELOC is going to probably run you $12,000 additional each year in expense that you've got to factor in.

They love the idea of wealth, financial freedom, but don't want to put their own financials on the line.