He came with his crew and cleaned up the attic (not much to clean really), told me the HD machine that he rented was broken.

Are the blinds all cracked and broken, is there garbage in the yard, or do they have well maintained plants in the windows.

The broken line I do not see as tenants issue even though they poured drain cleaner down line. 

You own a car that is broken down and not working .

There are many ways to repair broken credit, but if you are just starting out with zero credit, get a credit card maybe even with a cosigner who has good credit, like a parent or trusted friend.

There are a lot of broken down houses, but why would I buy for a high price to try to sell for even higher...

You've busted a water pipe and a couple days later your house is broken into and all your tools are stolen.At least the thief left us a new umbrella.  

All deferred maintenance would typically be broken down item by item that way you and the investor could go back and see where you missed the mark.  

Having 50/50 control will end up in a broken partnership.

Start reading You can file a written complaint with the your Secretary of State office if this majority owner starts making his own rules or has broken CCR/bylaws