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Don Tepper

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Agent at Long & Foster Realtors--and--Solutions 3D LLC
Experience:
Editor for American Physical Therapy Association March 2001—present
Realtor for Long & Foster Realtors August 2007—present
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Specialties:
Single-family homes. Investment properties. Helping first-time buyers.
Certifications
& Awards:
APR (accredited in public relations), Public Relations Society of America
Notary (state of Virginia)
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About:
Don Tepper is a Realtor with Long & Foster. He is also a real estate investor. He is the author of the book "How to Buy a Home With No New Mortgage" and ... show more
Don Tepper answered:
Sure you can do it.

I'm not a lawyer, so this isn't legal advice. For legal advice, contact a lawyer. However . . .

To avoid any "misunderstandings" or issues in the future, it'd be advisable for you to have some sort of paperwork at the inception. Not sure if something along the lines of a rental agreement (making clear that any money paid is for rent) or something specifically stating that your partner is not acquiring an equitable interest in the property . . . almost like a pre-nup . . . is preferable.

Check with a lawyer to see what the best document would be. Other than that, though, what you're trying to do is not only possible but advisable.

Hope that helps. - Earlier today

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