It’s just another item to have your tenants call if it breaks.

I want to break away from shift work completely and eventually become financially independent and invest in real estate full time.

The different financing products can make or break the deal.

I don't see it being difficult for them to break down the share amount.Cloud Castle is much more up the alley of investing. 

I had a broker do CMAs (BOP) and the portfolio has a break up value approaching 8 million.  

From a pure investment standpoint, I would not buy a property if it isn't going to at least break even on cash flow when rented.  

Two bodies of water and the location will make this an appreciating asset and fun for the meantime. 

Not trying to break any rules, just see what the options are :-) An example would be that years ago we 'flipped a lot' where we each put in half the money but it was all done in their name.

I want to break away from shift work completely and eventually become financially independent and invest in real estate full time.

If you have to think twice about the monthly holding cost, that is a red flag.Unless you're getting the home at a discount, I would look elsewhere for your first investment, preferably something that you are at-least breaking even on.