[Porsche-O-Phile]

It seems like it could be a good idea if the proper legal documents / agreements are in place. IMO it’s a helluva lot better than getting roped into a marriage (and potentially risking everything down the road - including stuff that’s not related to property ownership like assets, retirement accounts, healthcare, beneficiary arrangements, etc.)

IMHO “traditional” marriage is the absolute stupidest situation someone can get him or her self into these days. It’s literally playing Russian roulette with your future - even with a prenup in place. Divorce laws are fked up to the point I’d never, ever consider it as an option - especially to supposedly simplify a house purchase. I’ve known too many people (particularly men) who’ve had their lives screwed up at the hands of family law court decisions and there’s zero political will to do anything about it, so... it’s better to not go there.

People partner up to buy real estate all the time - how is this any different? Get an attorney, hammer out the details of who accepts what responsibilities , who gets what benefits and how the partnership can be terminated / liquidated down the road (how to buy out the other party, right to liquidate / sell under particular circumstances, etc.)