It’s common to only show homes once in contract since COVID but contingencies and “due diligence” periods are all state specific.

Amazing way more than just common.

This is VERY common for a victim to invite them back into their lives.

I'd rather have a large margin/buffer for error when calculating these rehab costs.The current process I am using:* Using realtor or Zillow to find properties * Running through the rental calculator and making a spreadsheet to track* Leveraging this video and deck as my starting point: https://biggerpockets.s3.amazo...

Not to say that you can't find a lower down option, but that would be what I'd consider your 'most common' DP requirement on an investment whether commercial or conventional loan. 

The simplest and most common answer is to go electric. 

Can you get a LLC structured where he is helping fund the deal, part of the company owning that specific property, or even look at a Tenant in Common agreement?

Sometimes, people have common names.

Hi Amberly- depending on the structure, if its a single family residence, you may qualify for a second/vacation home loan that is a fairly common product for most lenders.

But in my experience, it is a more common that the lower the rent, the more damage to the unit and the shorter the stay.