This is a long shot, but it sounds like she could be mentally unstable.

Since all 2-3 people involved in the potential partnership are in the government contracting field, I'm sure we would all demand that everything be delineated in writing for the sake of clarity and accountability.

I've found this to be especially true when I lack clarity.

Some of the improvements include:Replacing the existing carpet with LVP (They had animals and there is a distinct odor)Replacing the acoustic drop ceilings (They painted the existing drop ceiling black)Removing a sliding glass door and replacing it with a french door for rental entranceReplacing the existing fluorescent lighting with can lightingReplacing painted wood panel with drywall, finishing, and painting said drywallMoving walls around to block off some areas and to make some areas biggerAdding a kitchen, which include cabinets, sink, range, and maybe a dishwasherCreate a path leading from my driveway around the backyard to the basement entrance.My space is about 1200 SF and I mentally prepared to spend about 15K to redo the basement to an acceptable quality level.

I had always been curious about real estate but was trapped in a scarcity mentality due to my upbringing and can now see how changing my state of mind opens up so many possibilities in my life.

Now that I am back in the area, I want to aggressively start acquiring properties, I have a good amount of capital, a positive outlook and a hard working mentality.

Nothing yet but I am mentally preparing for it.

If you can understand that mentality, the gap between the 1% and the 99%, which would you choose?

That is because the herd mentality affects most people and you have instinct to run when the market is down.

If I was in this situation, I would perform a mental opportunity cost analysis.