There are plenty of people looking to deploy cash into real estate but don’t have the knowledge or bandwidth to run a successful flip or BRRRR.

their website says they do equipment financing no mention of real estate financing. ???

It’s awesome to see your passion for real estate and your clear goals for building a portfolio.

I'd love to hear if anyone has become a licensed/certified home inspector to support their journey as a real estate investor.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Real estate, like other things has a snowball effect.

Have you read, "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" by David Greene?

So, if the co-signer owns real estate that is usually sufficient.

If you aren't getting a real deal on it then why would you buy it? 

Quote from @Havital Miltz: Normally you would set the LLC in the state where the property is.You have no tax benefits for setting up an LLC, it is more a protection from lawsuits and going after your personal assets, however not a guarantee....As a husband and wife you do not need to set up a partnership - IRS has special considerations for married couples for self employment, you could also apply that for a rental...Hope that helpsA joint venture is available to any 2 people co-owning real estate for investment purpose as tenant in common  under Proc. 2002-22 (unrelated to marriage) but it can't be owned in an LLC together.