I've read numerous ways to start investing in real estate and honestly most of them sound promising.

Non renewal does not require a reason if your state codes allow non renewal.You need to study your state landlord tenant regulations if you are planning to be in business then post on here for clarification of codes you do not understand.

Yeah, I've heard that smaller banks have smaller regulations..

Also, you have to beware of who would be renting the workshop, as running a business could be against city/county regulations/laws, or could disturb the tenants in the home.My apologies if I seem to be negative, but better safe than sorry.Dawn

FHA has changed a bit with new regulations. 1.

Also, check with FHA regulations as it's unlikely that if a loan is approved based on the inclusion of his financial situation it's unlikely they will allow you to "take his name off the property".

But, also when you cut our the US partner, be aware that both EU and Dutch regulators have posed strict legislation and oversight regulations for fund raisers and/or investment advice in the last few years.

Are they regulated & by whom?  

Check out the Atlanta real estate Investing Alliance...numerous meetings (main meeting is tomorrow in Norcross), etc. 

Hope this numeric example helps.