Therefore, a partnership makes sense so that the entire 8-units and commercial space is run by one entity which splits the income and expenses appropriately.Since my wife doesn't want to engage in a direct business relationship with my brother, she would prefer for us to purchase the properties seperately; how would you suggest to organize this purchase so that both parties are satisfied?

I (or my handyman) can take on replacing trim, window sills, etc. that have been fungus damaged.Does that makes sense? 

All makes perfect sense!

I think I sense where you're going. 

Makes sense.

I would read several reports throughout the country and then pick the ones that have the best numbers/make the most sense for you.Hope this helps and happy to talk further if you'd like!

Ricardo Cristobal I was living in seattle a similar primary market where the rent to value ratio a don’t make sense.

Live in flip would make sense just make sure the property would cash flow as a rental in case it can’t sell right away (options).

The terms I‘ve used or the way I have this set up may or not make any sense at all.I suck at math so please be kind if you find errors :)OK, if you want to see what this looks like go to the link below and make a copy of the spreadsheet.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EYNDEJrXiIhljQ3m7lYZ7_gYqKxd0fjDKwFinuyTu3g/copy?

It all makes sense now.