I can't offer much help right now, but I'd be happy to keep in touch on BP and share experiences and ideas as they come.

She is also a real estate investor and we shared our stories and I made a new contact.  

My cousin has power of attorney for his parents, and within the past three years, his father has signed over all the shares of the family business / corporation to him.  

I ask that you please take this post to share your experience, needs, or anything you can with us if you are putting any time in on this site.

I am retired and looking to learn and make friends with folks who share the real estate bug.

It seems like our market is hot and is booming with builds/renovations that good contractors seem to be tied up.We welcome any insight you may share regarding your experiences with 203k full loans.  

My question is when investing in CO-OP what should an investor consider when negotiating with owners for their shares?

You might be limited due to your minority share...

I would imagine a work sharing space would be much more management intensive.  

Learn from and share with other residential property owners in your area.For better landlord-tenant relations, change your mindset from "control" "training" and the idea of lording over others.