Keep in mind though, most times in these scenarios the lender would still be primarily lien holder on the property - so let's say if things hit the fan with your new "partnership"... the bank gets paid first. 

And keep your sewage!

Although when doing this in 08 to 2011  I was afraid to even look..And my banks had me on a very short leash I had to provide financial every 90 days if I wanted to keep my large lines of credit.

Sounds like Evolve needs to keep evolving.

So, I would make extra payment every month to that mortgage as the cash flow allows, bearing in mind the need to keep a prudent level of cash reserve for vacancies, repairs etc. 

Annual Property Inspections THIS is a GOOD thing, it keeps the prop in good condition.

Well today getting 8% is historical norms with a diverse portfolio so I would take the $ today and as a GP would give the money back to investors in 100% of these situations. these are great question, but most gp these days are just trying to keep floating by modifying the loan, to a year or two.in my opinion, and this is my opinion, it's good if gov. can give subsidize them by allowing further debt restructization , lets say there's program for goverment to give them extension of 5 years with lets say 5% debt.this would stabilize lot of CRE market i know this strategy has been used outside USA.

I have been saving money for a long time and looking to finally make the jump and purchase an investment property.Im focused on building wealth in my property, renovating it, and keeping it for the long term.

The reason the fed's actions have been largely ineffective in curbing inflation is because keeping central bank rates high in this situation is the equivalent of throwing water on a grease fire.

If your tenants come home to an ugly or dirty exterior every day, why would they keep the inside perfect?