One of my mentors suggested posting an ad on Craigslist but the "complete stranger" component of that freaks me out a bit.

@Joseph R FornwaltIt is possible to become a GP in a deal for raising money but I don't believe you can collect a referral fee (as others have said, ask an attorney, I'm not one and I'm also just some stranger on the internet).

Each of these variables will dramatically change the advice for the individual asking this question - people with limited assets can start on a budget, while those with more to protect will want stranger protection in place to keep themselves protected.

I'm from Atlanta too and went to school at Georgia Southern for a couple of years, so no stranger to Savannah.

I would never let a stranger into my rental without me.

Mainly because I doubt that a stranger would be willing to offer as good of terms, considering they don’t know me like he does.

In terms of raising funds, if this is your first time doing it, it will be challenging to raise funds without having a track record from total strangers.

For a off market purchase with a stranger?

I currently have a insurance license and took the 62 hours required course so I'm no stranger to the state required tests, courses, fingerprints, ect...

One of my two tenants chose not to take the risk on a stranger and is paying the rent until the end of the lease.