If you're seen as acting out of desperation, that's like blood in the water to sharks, people won't deal with you, you'll never build trust and most anything you say will be questioned. :)

Additionally, you may want to consider working with a real estate attorney who can help you navigate the legal aspects of purchasing and managing a multifamily property.I am based in Austin so I would be happy to connect, and wish you the best of luck on your journey!

All that BP has to offer may seem overwhelming at times, so learn to navigate the website a bit, start reviewing some of the incredible educational content here on BP, and begin writing down some goals for yourself, e.g. what to read this month/ attend an investors meeting/ what niche of investing do you want to explore in more detail, etc.

Ambulance chasing attorneys know their way around and can legally navigate around Insurance Policies.

The two difficult things in this type of negotiation is (a) the shark factor (b) her possible lack of RE knowledge.

I would appreciate feedback from those who have navigated this terrain before.

I understand the tax consequences and how to navigate that. 

Navigating the regulations alone are tough enough, let alone all the efforts it takes to start and operate a business. 

I'm more of a lone investors as splitting equity has been a pain but I'm more than happy to work with investors who want to be loan sharks haha

Ambulance chasing attorneys know their way around and can legally navigate around Insurance Policies.