Negotiate and get the terms in writing.Bury the soaker hose under an inch of soil to prevent dry rot.

And which scenarios might prevent me from receiving that 40k back even if it is to be repaid prior to the other partners taking any profits? 

And in calculating your expenses, you must deduct them in this order:Mortgage interest and property taxes to the extent the property was used as a rentalDirect rental expensesOperating expenses to the extent the property was used as a rentalDepreciation to the extent the property was used as a rentalThere are some strategies that can be implemented to maximize deductions as much as possible, but the outcome won't be enormously better.Feel free to reach out with any more questions!

Some markets do not support billing back utilities.A deal I was involved with had a RUBS system implemented.

We always try to make a lot of repairs upon acquisition or vacating of units to prevent much deferred maintenance down the road. 2) Make sure to take into consideration what utilities you as an owner would be paying; nothing, water, common electric, etc3) I think you’re safe at 10% PM expense. 

Provide proper care for the pet in accordance with veterinary recommendations or ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) guidelines.

Bitcoin and Ethereum can provide a non-fiat solution that will prevent our politician's misguided attempts of a solution.

I don’t have that issue, however I do believe in preventative maintenance.

Now here is a big benefit for you in all of this as a federal employee things like this are very bad for your record, and if he has a security clearance they can prevent it from being renewed.

Yes, will he cheat you out of it or prevent you from getting the property?