It would be perfectly fine to purchase as tenants in common, and as long as Cousin A purchases is at least as much interest as the net sale of the old property.

It’s important to carefully analyze the numbers to ensure you’re getting a good return on investment.Appreciation: Tallahassee has seen steady appreciation, but it's not as fast-growing as some other Florida markets like Tampa or Orlando.Alternatives NearbyIf you’re finding Tallahassee a bit pricey, consider looking at other nearby markets that might offer better value:Alabama: Cities like Birmingham and Huntsville are close by and can offer more affordable purchase prices with strong rental demand and high ROI potential.

Purchase price: $177,000 Cash invested: $50,000 - Single-family home in a Residential area near the University of Rochester- Purchased flipped home without inspection, many costly hidden issues revealed after closing - Currently rented for $2,200.

Ensure that the net operating income (NOI) meets your investment goals.Future Developments: Investigate any future developments or infrastructure projects planned for the area, as these can significantly impact property values and rental demand.Financing: If you are planning on taking out a loan to purchase a property in this area it is imperative to make sure you are getting terms that align with your investment objectives.

You're stacking risk factors - first deal, partnership, no existing revenue source, and making an off market purchase for the first time.

You just have to decide if Purchase + Reno still meets your investment return goals.

Purchase price: $25,000 Cash invested: $5,000 I bought this property in a package of 4.

Purchase price: $1,000,000 Cash invested: $400,000 Purchased 25 acres with 30,000 sq ft of buildings with intention of transforming it into a retreat venue - currently leased.

That was over 10 years ago and it put the kibosh on the purchase.

My brother and I would like to be co-owners to the new property but our contribution to the purchase of the new home is by way of investment loan, so let's say my parent's home sells for 500k and they want to go in on a $1M piece of property.