We are good friends but his interest in real estate only gets him so far, likes the money but doesnt want to do the leg work when looking for others.

Ha, my best friend said you need a job and your own money to invest in Real Estate.

I have a good friend in the South and we're trying to flesh out a strategy where I bring the down payment on an FHA loan for a property there and he occupies the property during the mandatory live-in period.

I just started an account with them earlier this month because they are investor friendly. 

Outside of our own purchases, we would only be potentially representing friends or family.  

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Does my friend get the paperwork in his name or is all of that “in the background”?

Now that you're locking in on deal number two, have you thought about seeking private lending from persons in your network (e.g. family, friends, mentors, etc.)?   

I'm not anti animal in general and have an animal friendly building 1 block from my  'unreasonable burden' one, FYI.

I am a Kansas City (Missouri) native looking to build relationships with investor friendly agents for comps.