Investing with father

[Duane Saipaia]

38 y/o looking to invest with father in July. He's retiring in the savannah Ga area and already has a portfolio of 7 homes in Philadelphia. Was told to bring $8000 and he would match my investment for down. Home would be in his name as my credit is shot and my next home purchase would be with the FHA program. For someone who hasn't had any savings or experience in investing would this be a great opportunity?

What can I do on my end to help make this process more successful?