I was debating if I should partner with a friend or family member who is willing to work on a property together. ill be sure to make sure things are done legally and fairly so no one get short sighted and things don't get messy.

There’s no one answer, a lot depends on the investors personal financial position, tolerance for risk, goals, etc.  

He is also no longer here locally and he left some belongings that i have in storage.

If you control how they perform tasks, set their hours, or provide tools, they should likely be a W-2 employee, requiring you to withhold taxes and comply with payroll regulations.

What if you're a cardiologist with no debt and making $250,000 annually?

The client gets to receive the home as a performing asset with built-in property management in place so the entire process can be smooth and enjoyable.

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I just want to find anything that is no or low down payment.

To see how much a 1031 exchange will benefit you in a sale you must first calculate the performance of your current property.

There is NO exception for a 3rd party service that costs more.