There is no real reason to use illegals, there's just no real benefit to it and a lot of downside.

I take a picture of their driver's license.I ask for phone numbers that accept texts and any alternate land or business phone numbers.I ask for the names and birth dates of anyone under 18, and ask if there are any service / emotional support animals, together with their names and breeds.I also ask for personal references, previous landlord contact info (and length of time there), employer contact info (and how long there, together with earnings), as well as the name and contact information for their manager / boss.

Im a real estate broker.

You're looking for hesitation on how they speak of them as a person they did work/business with depending on a job or rental reference.3.)

If you continue filing taxes jointly the income you realize from your separate property will still need to be explained and redacted, regardless of the type of entity holding the real estate.

  #5: Invest the money you'd be spending on rental properties into the business you already own, creating greater profits than any of the previous 4 scenarios.I don't know what kind of business you have, but *in general* money invested in a profitable business is going to beat anything on "passive" real estate.

I have two phones, one for business and one for personal.

Glad you're building your business while still active duty, that's a powerful move! 

Of course we all have to start somewhere but I tell everyone I do business with regardless if it's with me or someone else I always recommend them to build a portfolio.

If the use of the funds are for business purposes, like investing in real-estate, you will have an easier chance of qualifying for a loan documentation and income wise.