I got the sense that he has an ethic of service and is out to make a contribution, also as someone with military background (discipline) and active faith (trustworthiness).

If you don't know your partner at all, a possible background check may be warrantedBest!

Do a background check on them using one of the services that will check for court actions. 

@Carol Venolia  I was wondering were these rentals were you should not have these issues in Santa Rosa as long as you were getting criminal backgrounds on tenants .. but I see you say they are 3 hours away..

Hi everyone, Quick background, I'm a real estate investor with a high paying W2 job and credit score around 780.

But within those boundaries, my people can grow wings and raise outstanding young people.Given that background, along with my being childless, and of course my extensive readings in personal finance, I am very curious to see what people's game plans are with their own children in the real estate tribe.I should add, in conclusion, that overall, I think Americans raised in the Millennial and Gen Z cohorts are more impressive than any since the Greatest Generation.

Background in residential construction/renovations

Might be more problems for you down the road if you don't do background checks or qualify people's income.

I guess I should probably provide more background.

I know my background was a topic in another thread, and I don't want to open those cans of worms again, but if I had to re-do what made me successful, it could not be repeated like that.