Ultimately we’d like to both have equal stake in the home however I’m not sure how we’d go about this to be beneficial and smooth for the both of us.

Im not a big stock and mutual fund kinda guy.

Here's some questions to mull over, some are mutually exclusive:Motivation for Investing: _____________Risk Tolerance: HighMediumLowType of Investing:Wholesaling - How are you going to find motivated sellers willing to sell for LESS than market value?

Doing a Cash Out Refi or HELOC to have funds available prior to looking at properties will be very beneficial to close quickly. 

The home is worth about $430K and in todays market I was hoping to clear $400k   I was looking to put it all, after taxes, in a mutual fund. 

It could be very beneficial. 

If you haven't already, joining local Facebook groups can also prove to be highly beneficial.

To some extent they are mutually opposed goals.

Fossum’s LinkedIn profile confirms past employment with Mutual of Omaha from 1999 to 2009.

At the end of the day, our interests weren't aligned and they didn't have the personal experience or desire to nurture a long-term relationship to help make for a mutually beneficial partnership.