Extra points if I can be of value to them or vice-versa.

If she wasn’t on board we could keep our money separate and she can do what she wants financially and vice versa.

If you don’t want to, accept the risk that you’re going to be hurt if they don’t select you / don’t trust you and vice versa you risk losing your friends if things go wrong in a transaction.

I heard this directly by president of state appraisal office and a leading lender who specializes on small MF.Not sure what they were referring to, but specifically, I am not aware of any such guidelines and they may be referring to "general" accepted practices or they be talking about not comparing commercial property (5+ units) to 1-4 unit properties, but FNMA specifically states the following, "In some situations, sales of properties that are not truly comparable may simply be the best available and the most appropriate for the appraiser’s analysis.

Being a condo I had to worry about the rest of the building not liking renters, to the point where I had to be the president of the HOA just to protect my investment.

And vice versa.Currently, the sample of the metro where income grows faster than rent are San Jose and  Dallas.Sample of a metro where rent growth is faster than income growth : Miami, FL. 

Make sure that you use right background check and thorough reference check before getting a tenant.I am also HOA Board President for years. 

Off market sellers need to find you, not vice versa.  1.

I would rather leave my kids nothing but raise them to be hard working then vice versaIf we can accomplish both avenues that is the big win! 

I've been in yhe vice before, I can relate.