In the past my wife and have jointly purchased properties because we needed both of our incomes to qualify.

Each state coordinates these activities with the feds so they aren't bumping into each other all the time, there is other behind the scenes coordination as well and there are even joint examinations conducted.

But if there were a claim that were specific to my property (ice on the sidewalk, for example) then we could be seen as jointly responsible: me, because it's my property, and them because they are responsible for its maintenance.

I have raised private money, Joint Ventures, and so on...

(C) Find a partner with a low DTI that you trust to do a joint venture with

I know this all seems scary and new but when you are knee deep into a deal you need to take control or the other person will take the lead.So, pick a number you are comfortable putting down as your deposit.

You can purchase the California Association of Realtor (CAR) "Residential Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow" contract form from your local realtor board.

And Carolina, I'm new and was wondering what you meant by "JV" - taking a wild guess I'm assuming you are referring to a joint venture?

The transferor shall remain jointly and severally liable with the successor landlord to the tenant for such security deposit or prepaid rent, unless and until such transferor transfers said security deposit or prepaid rent to the successor landlord and provides notice, in writing, to the tenant of such transfer of said security deposit or prepaid rent, specifying the name, business address and business telephone number of the successor landlord or his agent within ten days of said transfer.http://www.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll/Illinois/chicago_il/title5housingandeconomicdevelopment/chapter5-12residentiallandlordsandtenant?

You may what to find someone with money or has access to funds that's willing to do a Joint Venture with you.