Hi there,It sounds like you're looking for some advice on how to navigate a complex situation with your brother and your wife.First, let's address the joint account and mortgage issues.

There are plenty of meetups in CT, just look in Events here and on meetup dot come like @Nathan Gesner recommended.

But considering we have to go with the traditional 20% down payment, we know we do not currently have the budget to get an STR that would stand out and have all the amenities that we would like to be able to offer and be in a great location.So I would like to ask for some advice from all the experienced real estate investors on BiggerPockets.Do we get in the game now?

It would most likely in my opinion be a owner financed deal.

This limited inventory will likely continue to drive prices upward.Sales - Median $/SF by MonthAs expected of the season, the $/SF dropped slightly MoM.

Quote from @John Mason: Maybe a  weekly retrospective with most of theseOur Property Manager-> My Business Partner-> Our Realtor-> MyselfGotcha, like a debrief? 

The majority of the time when an older roof starts leaking , its time to replace .Well, it sounds like you’re one of the members that has replaced more roofs than me.

I am a licensed GC in WA state and I am required to maintain a $30,000 bond which is for instances just like this.

My understanding was that the proportion of time you occupied the home as a primary residence, prior to a sale, was equal to the proportion of the exemption you can claim but it sounds like its all or nothing.

I reside in the Hampton road areas of Virginia and I would really like a mentor to help baby step walk me through the process.