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There isn't anything structurally wrong with them where I'm concerned about the foundation.

To me it seems like it would help cut costs on deals since I wouldn’t be required to pay commission to two agents and could work on my own deal.

@David RobertsWhat @Ashish Acharya said is of course correct, but is also highly complicated.Considering that the entire deal started and ended (for you, I mean) within 2018, and no partnership returns have been filed, you may consider cutting corners and treating the deal as 100% your partner's for tax purposes, especially since the eventual sale will be reported under his SSN.On your end, you will report the difference between the total payout you received from him and your total investment as your taxable income.

Just because you're making more doesn't mean the buyer has to be given a price cut.

I turn off the water and cut out the main valve from the back, first the supply lines running up, from the floor, then top and bottom leading to the shower arm and the tub spout.

Yes, but we are concerned about ESA dogs, and if a homeowner of a single family house who rented without help of a realtor can refuse ESA dogs. 

However what the bank would be concerned with is your cash flow and debt to income ratios.

The seller may not be very happy about cutting into his cost, so your purchase price may have to come up a bit if he's going to cover it. 

@Buyan ThyagarajanI would be more concerned with the size of the renter population for 2-bedroom homes versus 3-bed properties.