Of course I'd talk with a lawyer about all of the legalities, I'm just trying to figure out how to get the ball rolling.Thanks,JJ

Even if it’s someone you think you know well, it’s a whole different ball game when you’re in a partnership.

If I had any properties that have a Section 8 audience, I wouldn't hesitate to go for it.I'd still encourage you to exercise your normal and thorough screening process though.

Should I look at renting the finished area to a resident tenant for additional space (as an office or exercise room).   

After going through the comments I figured I’d ask a few more questions and share my train of thought for the exercise. 1.

You pulled it off nicely even with all the curve balls.  

A trespasser’s possession must be:1) hostile (against the right of the true owner and without permission)2) actual (exercising control over the property)3) exclusive (in the possession of the trespasser alone)4) open and notorious (using the property as the real owner would, without hiding his or her occupancy), and5) continuous for the statutory period (which is seven years in Florida under Fla.

I know everyone has been thrown a curve ball since the virus but I was curious if there were any REI clubs in Atlanta still going on be it in person or via internet?

These kind of offers allow me to make extremely low ball offers and explain how I can do it directly to the seller.

Not ideal, but it would avoid your investor having to send you the funds upfront, 2+ months before you start looking for a property (or perhaps less depending on how much your lender "plays ball").Good luck.