But at least you'll have a better idea of what you're getting into.

Is this a good idea?

I hate the idea of paying investor prices for my primary residence.

but I absolutely have no idea how to get started on this.

Some quick pros I can think of would be:You can buy something out of your price range if you bought soloYou have someone to share the workloadYou have someone to share the expenses and bad debt if anyIf you're both hands on, you can speed up any fixer upper Some cons may be:You have different ideas on things (how to invest, one may want long term, one may want short term)You have another person you need to consult with on things before making decisions The other person may fail to hold up to the business needs needed.How to invest in Real Estate by Brandon Turner from BP is a great book to read to help keep the ideas flowing.I'm a licensed Realtor, I'm in Stamford, CT. 

Here are some ideas based on the obstacles and issues experienced by those making a similar transition:Financing and loan structures, valuation methods, lease structures, property management, market analysis, regulations and zoning, tenant relationships, and so on are all notable differences.Challenges: Due Diligence, Professional Guidance, Market Research, Financial Analysis, Tenant Selection, Property Management Systems, Risk Management, Networking with Other Commercial Investors, etc.Transitioning to commercial real estate can be rewarding, but it requires a different skill set and mindset.

Their program doesn’t scan properly when it was free, so I’m afraid we all need to find a new platform.

I understand the idea but realistically if somebody knows you're coming they're going to spiff the place anyways.

I would suggest you talk to a tax expert to discuss further regarding this topic to make sure you are doing the foreign registration properly.

Anyone have thoughts or ideas about this?