However, time in the market makes all the difference in the world!

Do you think we should structure it differently?

The only type of partnerships that make sense are between people that bring different skillsets to the table, but even then: have a written agreement and a clearly defined (!)

Also, different counties and cities have different rules for house hacking.

that is the pro :-) we always forget the cons :a) current appreciation is very different right now, some CA property is getting hot but FL and TX experienced price reductionb) SF condo has depreciation, but san mateo condo has appreciation lolc) dont forget eviction, maintenance, tree falling, renter not paying, insurance increase a lot and property tax also increasethe risk/reward in rental today's market is not as enticing as 12 months ago.no more 10% appreciation with 7.4% mortgage rate.

This is something to keep in mind as you continue to expand your rental strategy and explore different platforms.

Hello Bigger Pockets Community,I'm currently engaged in cold calling homeowners whose properties are nearing tax sale, and I'm encountering numerous LLCs that have forfeited and are inactive.

Lots of different issues to learn.  

If this was a piece of land in midtown or downtown that would be totally different than a piece of land on a rough block in the east or west side of Detroit. 

You will meet people from different walks of life that will give you different perspectives on real estate investing.