If a tenant does not clean their shower, for instance, many cities with ordinances on the books will fine the owner/landlord.

For instance the partner can purchase the property under his name, and then you guys can talk to a lawyer and write up a statement stating how you will split.Not really sure of any other way how to purchase a property and not using your credit or income, but I am sure someone will assist.

If you have not already a good source at this point may be to get in touch with the County Agricultural Extension agent to get an update on the past history and the AG laws in effect for your area If I can help in any way let me know 

For instance what if I got a second loan from a private party to cover the down payment?

Im sure it was well worth the completion extension toward the back end of the rehab.I have a couple of questions about your rehab and finance decisions:As far as the finance portion, Im trying to make sure that I understand why you chose to use hard money for the purchase and rehab.

Yes, it is a lot easier to just give it back in many instances...and this might be one off those.

You could also partner with someone to get larger scale and better quality or you could invest in a syndicate passively for example.So for instance you look around and with your 200k down payment do not find anything good.

In a few instances, we have even ventured into "built-in" furniture - mostly in rooms into which it is difficult to move furniture (lofts, basements, rooms with odd shapes/dimensions).  

@Jonathan EmeryIn this instance where you are dealing with an REO that is also a turnaround, you will need to fill in a lot of gaps.  

I have been reading extensively on several blogs ways to make a few hundred hear and there.