And finally, going back to the rehab portion to show what kind of equity you can put in the house.

Finally, analyze the problem.

(Also looking for any and all real estate/ book suggestions). 

After all these years of analysis paralysis I am finally doing something and it feels good.

In that book he discusses partnerships.

I do have a duplex in Ladson and on the books it is an excellent performing property, it exceeds the 1% rule, and I paid 129K for it (I've only had it a year and a half so time will tell) but I had to be patient and then move fast.

You want to be sure you are legally compliant here and are doing everything by the book. 

I'm sure the podcast you listened to was a good introduction, but if you want to learn more, I recommend picking up Joe Fairless' new book, Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book.

I've been listening to plenty of Bigger Pockets podcast and reading a lot of real estate books, all of which have stated or written, "attend REIA meetings or become active in your local REIA".  

In the class, the instructor reads little from the book, and covered the real important points while giving more time to scenario examples.