The property manager said that she typically does not consult the Owner when leasing the property, and had never disclosed these new leases to the previous Owner or listing agent. 

Typically, a lease should state that there is "joint and several liability in the case of multiple Tenants."

How do I ensure that the deal is structured in a way where I can get them their capital back after the financing period, and is this something that's typically done? 

TIC ( tenants in common) structure.This is different from a DST in that each person typically has a voting share.

So how does this typically go down?

So how does this typically go down?

So how does this typically go down?

Hello Sean, It can be very difficult to monitor lawn care and snow removal at a duplex when the tenants are responsible for it, typically landlords provide it + water and the rental rate can reflect that.

Typical solution Quit Claim “ from Mary to Mary and John”.

Renters of all shapes and sizes will adjust to be in the SFH property, versus apartments/condos typically appealing primarily to the undergrad renter and that’s it.