You can borrow up to 1/2 the total value or $50k, whichever to less.  

Also note that when you win the auction (or they accept your pre-auction offer) you will owe an earnest money deposit equal to 3% of THE SUM of your purchase price + buyer's premium OR $3000, whichever is higher.

Then go and meet with them, interview them (call references too) and pick whichever one makes the most sense.

I'm just wondering what a fair split would be if he were to put up all the money and "be there for me" when I need help with the process (i.e. calling his cellphone) while I'm there all day managing the crews and pitching in for whatever needs to be done..

I own ROYOT Cellular, a low-cost cell phone service vendor for real estate companies.

This includes hiring a Qualified Intermediary prior to closing on the relinquished property and adhering to all the time requirements of an exchange, such as identifying the replacement property within 45 calendar days from the sale date and purchasing all replacement properties within 180 days, or the owner’s tax filing date, whichever is earlier.

Renters move, kick out whichever you choose, they are all the same.

Today I had to file my own police report for this couple because they stole my father's cell phone as he was helping me paint the 2nd floor apartment.

We had an individual click on the ad, and provide us with their name, email and cell phone number along with the notation that by submitting this information you agree to receive emails and text messages etc.Well, I guess this person does not remember this (thankfully this is information we easily keep and have readily available), and had an attorney send us a letter noting their client never signed up to receive notices from us.

I think it is ideal to have a strong team in whichever market you invest in and it will be much easier if you know at least 1 person.