The amount of time spent finding the deal, writing your paperwork, negotiating back-and-forth, coordinating conveyancing, etc. is better spent for the investor on higher $/hr activities.

Will your friend co-sign on the loan?

I would be finding the deals, coordinating any rehab/repairs, and managing the properties.Clearly written, defined roles and expectations for each partner seems to be key. 

Had trouble getting a CO as a triplex when originally built as duplex.

I have been under contract for a property which I negotiated through a wholesaler.  I provided earnest money the same day and signed a contract to close on the 28th of January.  The title company then rescheduled the ...

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Should they co-sign or sign as part owner on the mortgage?

Plymouth Rd in North Apopka near the Lake Co line and another client's nearly completed flip off Ocoee Apopka near the new Advent Health Hospital campus.

The city of Omaha recently passed an ordinance requiring it. 

Maui County passed a new ordinance (about a year ago I believe) allowing 2 ADUs for properties that have over 7,500 sq ft of land (before they were only allowed 1 ADU), and now you can have 1 ADU if your lot is under 7,500 sq ft; whereas you used to not be allowed to have any.