Also I have researched the legalities in MA (the worst state of all) regarding fair housing compliance, we won't do anything "shady".  

2) How would you go about negotiating or arriving at a new/fair number?

I am fairly new to Bigger Pockets and Investing in general.

I do come across rehab deals fairly often (and have a hot fix & flip now!)

Also new flowerbeds and new landscaping.What would be a fair, but high-end price to do this job?

Obviously I want to follow the fair housing act however if I wanted to focus on tenants from the school itself how would I go about this?

I understand if things unforseen come about, but he had his own guys check the plumbing and electricity and said his number was on the high side to be safe, and he was confident he could come in less.To be fair, his craftmanship was excellent and the finished product has been pleasing.

hello everyone my name is winston I'm interested in a buy and hold investment I live in new York but is granted to Bridgeport ct my credit is fair but growing...what the bets way to start and dose anyone now about ct I had a property in new York year ago but failed looking to regain my confidence and get it right from this point on any su

It depends on who found the deal, negotiated with the seller, etc...if you are just providing the funding and your partner is handling everything else, a 50/50 would be fair compensation.

So what I'm wondering is what is the initial % of equity that is fair for this type of transaction.