I also want him to feel like he has some stake in the company and offer some assurance that I'm not going to yank the rug out from underneath him if we disagree on something in the future. 

I am currently working on buying my first Commercial Property, considering a multi tenent retail plazas and small industrial buildings in Rochester NY right now. in the future I want to also invest in the Vero Beach area of FL. 

Plus in my personal opinion it is way too saturated and there will be less demand for rent in the future due to the massive supply. 

When my brother goes to qualify for another mortgage in the future, will the lender have any issue with him reporting the rental income even though he's not on the loan or has title to the property?

This way, you do not have to marry (which is equity/LLC) before you date (set return).In the future, after this deal, if you guys work together seamlessly, then maybe create a new LLC. 

@Patrick FlanaganWelcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing.

@Grace KeyesWelcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing.

Agree will Declare our Buildings a low Allergen Buildings in all future leases after remediation of units, Currently i have a fourplex with a No Pets, No Smoking Standard in all leases.

@Anthony OlasoWelcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing.

If there was an old oil tank in the basement, could this be an issue in the future?