Ultimately it would boil down to your personal risk tolerance.

My personal property is located in pennsylvania and my friends who are foresters have told me I have oak and hickory that are 250 years old which is unheard of in PA. if I were you.

I also have personal W2 income, if that matters.Is there a loan out there for a set-up like this at 15% down? 

Real estate investment is my future.This amazing voyage begins with setting personal goals and vision.

I personally like the town of Oakhurst and the restrictions are less rigorous than Mariposa. 2.)

Dave Ramsey has a good saying about how Thanksgiving Dinner is different when you owe money to the other person at the table.

Well if you go together it could split it and get basically nothing - spend $2-3k file a lawsuit and get a judgment you are first in line… Also in many instances you can slap that judgment on his personal residence as well and foreclose on that.

Creative Freedom: You get to design and transform spaces, which can be personally fulfilling.The Bad: Where Flippers Lose Money⚠️ Underestimating Repair Costs: Surprise structural issues, contractor delays, and material price spikes can kill your budget.⚠️ Market Changes: A hot market today might cool down before you sell, which reduces the profit.⚠️ Financing Challenges: Hard money loans carry high interest rates that nibble into the bottom line.Unrealistic timelines: If you think you're going to be in and out in 60 days, you're sadly mistaken-most flips take longer than expected.Real Talk: Is Fix and Flip Still Worth It?

RE has always been a lifestyle for me personally. 

Hey @Cameron MarroPersonal Loan or Line of Credit: If you have decent credit, a personal loan or line of credit could give you access to the cash you need for renovations without using your property as collateral.