These are some options that I am considering. 1) Getting an LLC and a Joint Venture agreement to partner with a long time friend of mine but somehow separate our business from our individual marriages?

Instead, you have a section of the footing for the two bedrooms that isn't deep enough to prevent frost from getting under it.

Should I just raise it a little per year to get it closer?

But for now, just want to get good at the one strategy first.  

That is a very common partnership strategy, but it gets dicey a lot, especially with family.

There is so much nuance to these strategies.Another question popped up since my closing date is looking like it might get pushed back... what happens if the investor is not able to meet the material participation requirement by the end of the year? 

AND if one is savvy, can also get financing, as an investor/investment purchase, including a list of perks. 

Occasionally you will get no occupation which if they fill in an agency or other info is fine but you have to have minimal data.

Now I can get builder build what I want from the scratch or buy this ready to move home, with a discount on it. 

I will gladly explain more to you or if you want to get my book on Amazon you can find it regarding Sub Tos and Lease Options.