Help them be their friend, this will help them be open to you shadowing them in a deal to learn the ins and outs.  

There are a couple extenuating circumstances too - I'm actually helping my partner out buying his first place, so there is the "doing him a solid"-angle, despite my rule of NO BUSINESS WITH FAMILY OR FRIENDS.

Hello,I am looking at acquiring a commercial property (strip mall) from a family friend and trying to come up with some attractive ways to make an offer that.

5# Marketing is your best friend Starting out will be slow so build your leads by using options such postcards , Bandit signs and email blast …...Just to name a few 6# Constantly Expand Your List Of Potential Buyers Your investors list is will be your bread and butter so always be on the look out for investors to add to your CRM .

Having to completely redo the roof on a friend's addition that's only ten years old because they did this.

I also wouldn't allow the tenant to move in a friend or relative in order to afford the unit.

I am looking to renovate it for 12 months mostly myself and some friends, and then do a cash-out refinance after the seasoning is done to pull my money out and pay back private loan. 

Welcome - lots of good info and friendly people on BP.Chime in with your questions, and you are guaranteed to get a number of responses.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Have a family friend coming in to town for a 6 week rotation and we’re not sure if we need to do a lease and background check.