The rate of increase of your expenses has likely outpaced your rent increases, contributing to your low ROE.

This will keep everything separate from a legal and liability standpoint so the one does not affect the whole.Before you do any of this you need to make sure that you are all clear on what everybody’s capital contributions are going to be, what everyone’s role is, and how you’re going to handle decisions.

Give them portion of cash flow equitable to their contribution to down payment OR give them ownership % with a buyout opportunity at the end of the term OR provide a guaranteed return? 

A 10% of the equity raise is actual a decent amount to contribute from their side.

@Randy Reyes  For a straight cash flowing rental property $2,000 would not be enough for me (unless appreciation is a contributing factor).

@Jordan Sitzler  @Dave Foster does 1031’s, contributes a lot of knowledge here.....I’d go with him.

In my opinion, when people are comfortable (in terms of money) they tend to give back to others of contribute to the world in other ways.Take it slow.

Hi BP,I have been lurking around this site on and off for about 2 years (probably longer) and I finally decided to introduce myself to the community (can’t be part of it if I don’t contribute right?).  

So here is why I’m thinking this is a good idea:1) We get to reduce the SE tax by drawing a wage.2) We would like to max a Solo-401k for my wife, my understanding is that the 25% employer match would also not be subject to FICA or SE tax.3) The company could potentially contribute to an HSA account, again not subject to FICA or SE tax (I’ve heard mixed things on this).So now what I’m wondering:1.

The total of your contributions can not exceed $19,500 pre tax or ROTH, and the total of your non deductible contribution can not exceed $37,000.