We split the mortgage in half until September of 2015 when he and his girls moved out.

So for the next half of my career, we plan on gathering as much knowledge needed through these forums, connections, and articles to successfully delve into our real estate venture. 

Then from that value you subtract expenses to lease up, the lost rent during lease up time, commissions etc. but also give a credit for less variable expenses since the property is only half full.But if the seller knows you are to be occupying he will try to negotiate these expenses down because your occupancy will cure all these shortfalls the day you move in. 

When you sell, the contractor gets his costs to rehab out first, and half the remaining profit. 

See Chris' response -- you're living in one half, you need to live somewhere, so how does the amount you're paying compare to market rents? 

@Nick McCandless there are a few options and strategies to move forward with, however Investing in a turn key rental property is by far the easiest strategy for B&H and has the least risk volatility.

Gangs from California moved into hill top Tacoma + recession and it turned there investment strategy upside down and lost half the properties.

Finished walkout basement with half-kitchen.

Investing in a turn key rental property is by far the easiest strategy for B&H and has the least risk volatility.

Account Closed there are a few options and strategies to move forward with, however Investing in a turn key rental property is by far the easiest strategy for B&H and has the least risk volatility.