How does this work for the other co-owner of the property that does not live here as a primary residence? 

The way I saw real estate at the time was, saving money, buying a multi family, live there with tenant who help pay for my house.

If he's that good of a contractor, why is he so desperate to live in your basement?

It’s great to hear you’ve had a productive conversation.

Hi guys, I am self employed with no proof of W2s, i make a living buying cars at dealer auctions and leaving them on a local used car lot on consignment, I have $30k liquid and around $90k tied up in my current vehicles, usually my  vehicle inventory is sub 11, I want to get into the real estate game but in my situation im guessing its hard to get a good deal in getting a loan, I am single, no debt or responsibilities , ideally i would like to start with a single family home but in the current market so high i would even consider condos/town homes.

At least do an eggshell in bedrooms and living rooms, satin in hallways, entryways etc.  

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Assuming you aren't doing this full time from your yacht sitting off of the US Virgin Islands you will be busy during the day living your actual life. 

@Jonathan Greene I have family that lives in Mississippi and I go out there or at least plan to go out there twice a year.

I love horses, I've lived in horse neighborhoods.