Other then that I would say we can do it but we aren't a bank but we do have an office in Miami

There are pros / cons of whatever way you go about it plus a lot of unknowns.If your dad owns the place and it appreciates a lot and he decides to sell it, the gain can potentially be tax free which you wouldn't have the option for if it was a rental.I personally wouldn't do business with family.What if you own it and he rents it from you and you both have a disagreement on rent increases?

Again, I'm not saying it would be easy to find builders and areas that can do the same numbers, but I think its worth looking at. 

Each area has different rules, so it's crucial to get this cleared up early.

My question to everyone is how do I open a business checking account without my partner being involved?

it's a volume game. 

As a seller would you question this and renegotiate a lower percentage of purchase price (3% to listing firm only), or request it is a more even split?

Tesla Inc. appears to be on the verge of a major expansion of its huge factory in eastern Travis County, with recent filings indicating the Elon Musk-led company intends to add 5 million square feet to it — a 50% increase from its current size of 10 million square feet.

Great to start with  house hacking but you can also do flips on the side in parallel if the deal looks good:)

It’s a familiar debate, as Californians have faced this choice twice since 2018.Under the 2019 Tenant Protection Act, rent hikes have been capped at 10% per year or lower if inflation rates dictate.