I'm a "big picture" guy who has a vision and creates plans and goes after them with intensity. 

Sorry for the drive-by picture.

There's no way you should put it in an index fund unless you're prepared to cover any losses.

Brandon has done a video covering this, but I am interested in hearing what you guys have to say.

i will be reporting it on my taxes for 2017.debtCalifornia piti $1,950Georgia piti $2,000 (yes, gross profit per month is $1,200 with only 5% down, seller covered all closing & living rent free)car $530student loans $350As an investor I want the minimum amount out of my pocket.

And, this will tarnish their record.One of the keys to this is putting everything in writing and posting it on their door and taking a picture of it posted on their door and then sending them a text of the picture with an explanation. 

Also consider an HSA health savings account and if when kids come into the picture an ESA.

Your suggestion would fall into the organization cost in my above picture (pre business beginning).

This would protect you against lawsuit from people getting hurt on the property.You can buy a building policy as well if you want to cover damage to it, but it does not sound like that is the purpose of the investment. 

Currently he only needs funding to help cover the rehab completion.Here's a summary of the dealARV: $315k (I've verified that this is in the ballpark +/- 10k)Purchase Price: $130kRepairs to date: $32kAdd'l rehab estimate: $25k << my pieceProposed terms from my colleague:I am offering 13% annual on a 12 month note with a guarantee of minimum 10% return.