., initially unequal co-ownership but where you could buy back X% over time until you get to 50-50, or something else entirely).Seller financing, as @Dennis M. said, is another great creative strategy, it's a variation on the partner theme, except the "partner" is debt partnering with the former owner.

No wonder that duplex has been for rent for 4 months. 

I am very interested in furthering my education in real estate and am wondering, besides the Bigger Pockets Podcasts and forums would you recommend Real Estate Bootcamps that charge a fee to attend? 

Just wondering if anyone knows if this is true or not? 

Wondering what the best place to save my money while waiting for the right deal.

I’m also wondering how they would afford the mortgage .

I am wondering if I should hold this, sell it and 1031 it to invest out of state, try and obtain a heloc and use that to buy additional properties Or some other option I am unaware of. 

Welcome to BP @Alex Ko and the wonderful world of real estate investing!

BP,     After 2.5 years of studying all things REI through this wonderful website and searching high and low....my wife and I finally purchased and will owner occupy a two family property and can not be more excited. 

I’m new to the REI world and I’m consuming as much info as I can day by day..however I’ve always wondered if getting my license is necessary for investing.