Work out the first deal weighted in his favor, then he will be comfortable working w/you on subsequent properties.

In this way you can gain first hand experience in becoming a landlord and get your feet wet in real estate. 

I have a commercial property for sale that will likely net $70k in short term profits.  I will do my best to close on the one year + one day mark but that is four months away.  I would love any advice on reducing my t...

You will gain a TON of knowledge and who knows - maybe you'll even find a partner or two.Knowing that there is a resource available to me that offers advice on pretty much any REI question has been a huge benefit to me and my business.Investing in multifamily properties by using as little of my own money as possible is my game.

You will gain a TON of knowledge and who knows - maybe you'll even find a partner or two.Knowing that there is a resource available to me that offers advice on pretty much any REI question has been a huge benefit to me and my business.Investing in multifamily properties by using as little of my own money as possible is my game.

Although it's a remote possibility of being sued, we leave ourselves open if we don't have ANY coverage and I'm more fearful of losing what I've got now than any further price gains.

I'll be moving back down to Moultrie, GA in several years and am actually looking to get involved in the investment scene as soon as I can.

You will gain a TON of knowledge and who knows - maybe you'll even find a partner or two.Knowing that there is a resource available to me that offers advice on pretty much any REI question has been a huge benefit to me and my business.Investing in multifamily properties by using as little of my own money as possible is my game.

I've lived in the home for the required 2 years and have well over $100,000 equity, so if I'm not mistaken, I can sell and reduce my tax burden by eliminating capital gains taxes.   

You will gain a TON of knowledge and who knows - maybe you'll even find a partner or two.