For most of us, that situation would be a year of very high profitability.  

There are plenty of tools to looking at properties and those can be found through google whether it be zillow, realtor, redfin etc.

This doesn't sound like it's in one of the high-performing resort-style communities, so I would be a little cautious.

If this MP is lower than the Calculated Maximum MP, the AP is too high, lower the Offer (asking Price) until the MP is equal to or less than the Maximum AP.  

You can explain to your potential new partner that he will make an extra amount on each deal through his realtor commission which will help increase his profit.If possible make a deal that both of you are happy with because finding quality people to work with is a key to being successful long term.

Would highly recommend checking out REIAGC.

Nothing fancy but quality materials and good craftsmanship.

The cost of entry is low, and cash flow is high.

He did get some money from Insurance, but not enough to properly facilitate a quality rebuild.  

Personally I invest in stocks, mutual funds, moneys in high yield savings account, dabbled in digital currency and but primarily real estate.