Biggerpockets was instrumental in my journey towards financial freedom.

The only way that I've found for it to make sense financially given such low down payments, has been to turn them into short term rentals. 

Play the long game but realize that maximizing long term net worth has to stop if you want to be financially independent.3.

References can provide a good sense of the applicant's reliability and rental history.These steps should give you more confidence in your decision, even if their U.S. financial footprint is limited.

You need to look for a Securities Attorney (not a real estate attorney)As @John Sayers mentioned, you can get ownership with a GP by doing other things, like bringing the deal, asset management, data research, etc.

It is 100% a risk to the seller to keep them financial invested in the deal, when they want to sell.  

As Election Day nears, many individuals halt their major financial activities because they feel the uncertainty of the election results may have adverse effects if they act now.

For a business plan, you'll want to include sections like your business model, market analysis, financial projections, and operational plans.

I've been on an incredible journey over the past year, diving deep into real estate investing to build financial freedom.

(I know it's hard without seeing the full rent roll and financials, let me know if there's any other general details you'd need that would make you this "oh, that's why they offered that" kind of thing).