Quote from @Matt Mcdavis: Finally found an off market duplex in NJ that the numbers look good on for a BRRRR however it is a much older home built in the early 1900s with some problems.

A multi family,y property of ours in  NJ burnt down a few years ago .After a long struggle we finally have permits to start reconstruction.

I've been dreaming of the day when I could finally make this post for several years now. 

I've always been interested in real estate and I am finally in the spot where I can think about investing.I have yet to narrow down my niche, would love to STR a SFH, but definitely open to longer term rentals, depending on the area.

Charging $1,000 per room sounds fair for Bulverde, but double-check local comps to be sure you’re not leaving money on the table.

When we finally did connect again, I told him that I can't enter into a JV partnership with someone who will ghost me on a whim and who also isn't following through early on with their end of the bargain. 

Tried first hard money loan with conventus and it was painful. They continued to ask for information the day after we were supposed to close. I have only used private money in the past and never had a negative experie...

Quote from @Stan Koper: I'm in the final stages of purchasing a beach home that I will be using as a short term rental.

We ended up talking with a couple of VestRight folks for about a year before we finally purchased the course.

Figure out and write up a little proposal saying what you bring to the table in a partnership.Househacking with 2 little girls could be risky IMHO, I would find another avenue ......stay on BP everyday and ask questions....