Sometime I even stay across the river in Phenix City.If you're open to giving me the crossroads I'll chip in my 2 cents if I have any.MW

Make sure you hone in on your value proposition to not just the deal but the team as a whole and try to chip in something, even if it is fairly minimalIf I was the money partner in your scenario, I wouldn't partner up with someone who is bringing just the sweat equity without some sort of substantial skin in the game since it is far too easy in a situation like this for them to leave the other partners holding the bag if the project goes sideways

Our area is near Waco, the land of Chip and Joanna.

I would not start the complaint but rather keep that as bargaining  chip.  

Once they all chip in and pay my bills, buy my house for me, pay for my SRT Hellcat, and Porsche, then and only then will I care what they think about my investing ideas.

"Pay rent", "chip in" or "share expenses"?

Minor damage like chips and dings are easily fixed with a little putty and touch-up paint.I'd say pick a neutral color that looks good in the space and keep some extra paint on the side for whenever you turn the property over.

@Chip Chronister Do you have a link to the bill / source of this? 

Not a hazard unless chipped or flaking.

just close on my second property I’m currently reading “ how to invest in real estate …” if anyone can chip in a little knowledge on what should I do as a extremely newbie into the real estate world of all ears.