If you want the 70% you could do a 50/50 over an 18 and co-invest 20% of the capital—then you’ll get 100% of 20% and 50% of 80% (over an 18).

We were initially looking out of state for a potential move and or investment property just because the property taxes without being able to homestead, plus high cost of insurance, and harsh weather on homes made me feel like it might not be worth it.

@Andrew McArthur I've been investing in Columbia, South Carolina since 2005.

Planning to invest in Research triangle are of NC for rental.3.

It’s great to see your enthusiasm as you dive into real estate investing.

I used to invest in Cleveland, and I can only share horror stories.

If you were to lay out your 1 - 3 year goals, what type of investments are you looking to start with and where do you see yourself in 3-4 years? 

For running numbers have your realtor if he invests run through it with you or use one of the free investor calculators on BP. 

In other words if they are all acceptable places from an investing point of view, change your perspective and look at the other things they have to offer. 

I am late to your inquiry but wondered if you ever closed on that investment opportunity?