If you are going to be here long term then I would highly recommended as it is a great market for overall returns in the long run.Best of luck whichever route you choose.

He actually didn’t care if I did that should we go 50/50 on the duplex.I guess I’m just asking if there’s a decent way to structure everything without getting too legal, but if that’s a route I need to go then I will

Should I just go the FHA, 3.5 % down route to get some skin in the game?

If you decide to go the out of state route, I'd be happy to help.

But before going that route I wanted to hear and learn from others that may be more experienced and knowledgeable.Much appreciated, Joe

@Teri Feeney Styers- Would you think basically seller financing the land would be the best route?

That being said, syndication is the easiest route to investing in real estate.

If you go this route you will need to make sure that you make it through their due diligence process.

I think that's a good starting point is getting some feedback from people who went this route and what their experience was like.

MLS are working as Robinhood traders (dont want to get into my soapbox for now) Try wholesale route which is a very slippery slope and you need to 100% confident to make offers on same day ..