It will mess with you naturally, you might think someone is going behind your back closing deals et...And last you guys need split EVERYTHING 100% and make sure your partner understand finances and what it take sto keep business flowing, if hes bad with money and you are, you will end up fronting every time mailing need to done etc..And it will hurt your relationship...Both you and your partner need to know, it cost to keep phone lines on, buying your mailing list cost, sending mail will cost, you might hire a couple VAs to do small things.. that will cost,  cleaning your list up making sure your addresses are correct will cost, going to see clients will cost you..Theres alot to having a partner so think of these things when you get into business with someone...Iron all of these out from jump..And of course things happen maybe a family emegengy and your partner cant afford to put as much everytime...Just make sure you work all of it out...Your situation with your partner describes mine.

Learning both and thinking about both views at the same time will be tremendously useful to you.

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While trying to set up time to view a property, the seller's agent requested that I send "proof of funds to purchase or lender letter ( commercial loan) as well as proof of funds to close prior to scheduling."

What are the risks and based on the numbers and other factors (described above), should I even do this project?

I enjoyed your post for the worthy goals you describe, and humorously in the way you refer to your "age".Let's start with the latter, perhaps my perception is skewed but at 55 I'm of the opinion you've just enter a life phase where you can do so much, experience great things, and create great wealth while in the process.My 93 year old grandfather to me recently "I know I've got at least 10 years, but if I could just get another 20".

After 2 months of searching for deals and trying to get an agent to react as quickly as I want them to I've decide to get a RE license because I will be able to view properties on my schedule and submit offers on my terms.

The second picture shows almost the same view, the bathroom wall is just behind the refrigerator.  

If you see a house you want to put an offer in on, why not have your partner come view it.

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