Despite the mess I was in, she stepped in and took charge of selling my property with absolute professionalism.

Oh no..this is messy.

The reality is messy and it's a muddled combination of all three.I had the huge benefit to start in 2008, not sure if I could pull it off again in today's market.

Residentially is a little more messy and has more risk but is easier to get into.

You said  " Even if you have a property with clear title, the fact that it has gone through a tax auction and because they are so messy title insurance companies often won't insure them for a year."   

They will charge extra for any extra work performed, but it could be much more beneficial than tying up that much equity in a partnership with someone you don't know.Also, if you ever do have a partnership, spend the money on the front-end with an attorney to get a sound operating agreement that makes the divorce less messy if it comes to that.

If my cleaner/s take more time due to a messy house, I pay more for the clean.

Trust me, you don’t want to find out you’re violating a local ordinance after the fact-it can get messy and expensive fast2.

Many of the deals that wholesalers attract and promote are too small and too messy to garner assistance from a licensed Realtor.

This is an emergency situation.Regarding further protection, it gets messy and confusing.