If I were you, I would buy the property your self and rent your friend the other side.  

Roni,As a self described Natick expert, I'd love to hear what happened or if they are still trying to sell.

Like the subject said, I am a reformed procrastinator (favorite form of self-sabotage = researching to the point of analysis paralysis.)

Self-managing is great if you are up for it, but it is nice to know that you have an exit strategy from active management.

Corporations, trusts, and LLCs cannot (because they have no true "self") except for cases in Small Claims Court. 

I self manage from a distance with professionals that have things to lose. 

I was listening to show 49 yesterday (i know its an old show) and Amanda Han was talking briefly about using a self directed IRA to invest in real estate.  

Self study or an online instructor?

So we didn't do a 203b.Well actually our income self funded our renovation and that "downpayment" ended up buying our first two pure rentals.

@Denise CardwellTry applying the deposit to lost rent for the lack of 30 days notice first then damages.Also, the detail isn't in your post, but just in case, never send out a pre-signed lease. even when using doc-u-sign (or the like) you can specify who signs first and can designate your self last.