Obviously some of the details are state-specific, so be sure to know your local laws and if you want to use any of this change the language up as necessary.

So how do my partner and I make this partnership official and be able to take advantage of low interest rates and qualify for financing?

It's about time "we the people" take action instead of awaiting action; get involved with local official organizations, get active and vocal, write e-mail and phone local representatives.

I modified the language from the REALTOR association contract for our state.

I recently got my rental agreement officially reviewed by a RE lawyer (yay) and he suggested a clause he sees a lot is “repairs under $50 are responsible by the tenant” or a number similar to $50.

It's now officially on my "to-read" list.

If you really want qualifying standards to be lessened, then contact your elected officials and let them know to make evictions easier and faster.

After talking with some officials, I know the city would love to have this property brought back to life.

You're right, it will be tied up in litigation well beyond the end of the official Pandemic, which will hopefully be at the end of this year.

Here is some of the language in my email...