In the Midas Touch (Kiyosaki/Trump book), they clearly outlined that business is built by playing by the rules.

I share just about all of the core beliefs and opinions that you outlined.

Also, when you are researching properties, if you have legal description and can get the assessors map then you can see the outline of the lot.

I'm also now outlining my 2015 goals with enthusiasm and optimism.

I was really diligent with the first couple modules - I benefited from having her outline of the math so I could design a spreadsheet.

Do a one page addendum outlining the additional cost and that all other conditions of the original lease still apply.

You can then set up an LLC to outline the agreed upon terms/structure and lenders will look at both of your credit and personal financial situations in making loan decisions.The split can be done a number of different ways, but what I would suggest doing is looking at all of the key components to a property and determining what those pieces are worth to you and your partner.  

Here's a quick outline on a total slam dunk deal that was picked up off market!

Your state landlord tenant regulations will out line all the details.

Think and Grow Rich - A classic book written in the 1930's that outlines that anything that the mind can think, it can achieve.