My brain feels kind of fried right now, so I need help thinking through this one.

I'd say I can't believe all the welcomes, but I know that BP has the most generous and kind group of people anywhere!

Amir,Thank you for your kind words.

Here is a duplex that has the potential to break-even, if not net a little cash, from day 1: http://www.redfin.com/CA/Los-Angeles/104-N-Harper-Ave-90048/home/7093197My question to those more experience is, say I wanted to approach my investor friend with this property, what kinds of deals could we structure such that he'd be willing to invest in acquiring the property, we both acquire interest in the property, and we each obtain some sort of gain in the long run.

Ben Leybovich, thanks for the kind words.

I'm wondering what kind of agreements people have with their tenants?

Do you know what kind fo investing you hope to get into?

I look forward to asking all kinds of questions here.- Amy

I kind of figured it would be around 80%.

What kind of real estate investing are you most interested in?