We need asset protection, but also like-kind treatment for Partner A and flexibility in our exit strategies. 

Although commercial loan terms might be more stringent, I think it will allow us more flexibility vs. conventional residential home loans.Do you have any experience with this? 

I am flexible and am open to any option that would work for them.

Uber, Bartend, Marketing for other industries... pretty much anything that gives you flexibility

Being that the "1 percent rule" used to be the "2 percent rule," it is obviously a flexible guideline rather than any kind of true rule.

ConsSame as the first six above.Plan C – Take disbursement of the money and pay the associated taxes and penalties.ProsI believe this would be the most flexible option.

There are some really good products that have been popping up recently with very good/flexible guidelines however, I think that @Simon W. 

I want to be able to pursue my passions in life, and it is yet to be seen if I will find that in the corporate world, but I do feel that REI can be one avenue to follow my passion for real estate and give me flexibility to pursue my passions for fly fishing, snowboarding, and spending time with my family. 

If you can take phone calls and work with some flexibility that will help tremendously.  

The more educated and flexible the deaf person's communication skills, the easier it will be to communicate effectively with them.