It’s fantastic that you're interested in exploring real estate as a way to use your free time productively.

Started a new Partership earlier this year and got our first house within it.

Or just start out collecting a fee or hire a third party to manage.As for a buyout down the road, you could put an agreement in place from day one that specifies a set time period that you will buy out the partner.

During the time you can network and learn the area.

Quote from @Joe Budkiewicz: Quote from @Corby Goade: Quote from @Joe Budkiewicz: Quote from @Corby Goade: I own and operate a property management company- we don't mark up invoices and provide anything our clients want to see. 

- I know NC been on the radar for quite some time- is it still worth to pay attention to this market?

This model seems to work very well in that market.  

We want to buy it from him but he has not quieted the title.

This would reduce risk and speculation on future appreciation. 

This area is buzzing with potential, and I’m excited about the chance to team up on a new project here.I’m interested in connecting with partners who are open to a joint business venture.