But finding "quality" deals on FB, might be a challenge.

Also, this sounds like a situation where the tenant is getting "free" housing so they're less likely to be picky on quality.

Equity/partnerships are messy: Goals, personalities, egos, lifestyle changes can all make partnerships go astray.Your grandfather could have been wealthier, perhaps much wealthier with partnerships, but I would almost guarantee he had an amazing quality of life. 

It wasn't the cabinates that got to me; it was knowing I spent so much time working for someone else that quality time with my wife and investing in my future had to be crammed in at the end.

It wasn't the cabinets that got to me; it was knowing I spent so much time working for someone else that quality time with my wife and investing in my future had to be crammed in at the end.Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Are their listings detailed with good quality photos?

Should a high-quality foundation fix have closed these cracks?

I'm only saying this to show you the effectiveness of doing this, but when I started posting quality content daily, top agents in my market started reaching out to me to meet up, same with clients and deals.Now you mentioned farming, which I know nothing about, but you do!!

The tenant quality I have found to be at least average.

, at REI meetings, or by popping by active renovation projects and dropping off some literature.For me I'm looking for prompt and clear communication with both me and the client, flexible scheduling, and of course price and quality of the work.Good luck!