In the event that we would purchase a property, the standard 2.4 percent commission comes from the listing agent, and I'm on the hook for the remaining 1.6%.

This will likely not occur for at least 1-2 years with real estate prices going absolutely gangbusters around here, we're questioning when we might see 2008 all over again.

@Oscar CardenasWhere would I look to see when the next in person meeting will occur? 

I'm going to look around the site and will be attending tomorrow's event on this topic. 

In checking the public records I found the followingWhich seems to indicate 2 appeals occurred.

If one of you wants to take out a second mortgage on it to secure his/her interest, that's fine because it keeps the deal clean and there's nothing to dissolve if/when the break up occurs. 

Details can be found in the events section of BP or my website.

They typically only rent if there is a major negative event in their lives.

Just wondering if there are any events or meetup or something of the nature to link up with seasoned investors.

There is however entitlement portion of the VA loan- like the guarantee of the loan if default occurs broken down in preliminary and secondary entitlement that would come into play.That can be a little market dependent on the amounts.