My stock n bonds don't drive drunkGood idea or not?. 

I also have the option to partner (silent) in with someone who is willing to invest up to $100k for 50% of the deal which will basically just buy me the property, but i'd still have to come out of pocket for the reno.Not sure if either sound appealing and wondering if anyone has a recommendation which might be the better choice if any at all.Many thanks

Drive the neighborhood at night. 

It is mostly materials and I won't need to use a GC as the electric and plumbing are all basically new.

Most of the answers to the basic questions you're asking have already been answered here numerous times.There are plenty of free guides here on Bigger Pockets - starting with "The Ultimate Guide to Real Estate Investing" https://www.biggerpockets.com/files/329/download.

As @Dave Foster said, you will basically split one purchase into two.

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They say it’s basically impossible to get a re zone letter.

🤔Driving for 💰.......

I basically am starting out with zero dollars.