I have not retired yet, but lost my Job and I am at the end soon of settling my Workers Comp Lawsuit and than retiring in another 2.5 years. 

For 2-4 units with a non-occupant Co-borrower (aka your partner) you need to provide 3% of the down payment from your own funds.Lastly, it might be tricky to have the realtor as a non-occupant Co-borrower.

You may be able to access capital with a C/O Refi DSCR loan based solely on the income of the rental property and your credit score if your self employed income & rental income cannot qualify you for a conventional loan.

We've never really done a partnership more than co-signing with my son, but we've been talking to a lot of people and would be glad to share what we've learned.

Worker's Comp. 

Would recommend them and his co-author has a popular book on MF as well.I’m a newbie and found the book spot on!

Turns out, this was a countertop microwave that the previous owner built in, but it was still built in, so the warranty co agreed to replace it, since it couldn't be fixed. 

CO is a great place to keep in mind. 

I would like to get a good feel for what attracts tourist, business people, medical workers and what kind of STR they desire.  

This deal should have a title co/lawyer involved to make sure both parties are best protected and they will have one or a lead on one.