(43.75%)I feel like some of you are not understanding what I am actually asking...very possible im not asking properly... 

It was like all he did was eat chili and "paint" day n night..... 

And technology aside, this business hasn't changed much in the last 20 years.

Hope this helps.

This can save months of headache in MA trying to evict 

this. x1000

Additionally, if he’s legally and financially tied to the property, it might limit his flexibility if he wants to make major life changes, like moving or starting his own investment ventures.Ultimately, the decision depends on how involved you want him to be in the financial side of the property and how much risk he’s willing to take. 

That would be a question for a QI/expert like @Dave Foster. 

Here's the challenge: If the numbers work with a low down payment, why wouldn't an investor putting 20%-30% just buy it and could likely offer more?

SO why all the legalize right, well because like any good law there is a series of if's, but's and when's.