I appreciate the comments and info. I indeed am looking at a 2-man
partnership on a 182, as such arrangement is easily doable, no sweat,
with the budget I have in mind.

Any particular year model recommendations? I believe there is a
2-volume book published by Aviation Consumer (similar?) about Used
Airplanes. Of course none of my friends has this book. Is this
something I might want to buy or can most of the info be gleemed from
the internet?

Thanks