I sell single homes and multi-home developments.My background is in the residential construction industry and retail building materials sales.

I've got a good background of it from years of watching and learning from my father.

Now, there are technicalities to this so here's an explanationWhat is Real Estate Syndication - Really?

My tenants have not had any problems setting up payments, filling out the application, or doing the credit/background check.

@Martin ZagrzejewskiWhile you are technically correct, the additional requirements and considerable risk made it very impracticable to do so. 

I live in a suburb of Akron, Ohio.Admittedly, I have a limited background in real estate, but I've always wanted to learn and do more.

He's struggling with paying the rent ($750 a month) because of the type of employment he's limited to.I'm finding that it's often a challenge for those who have been in prison to find decent employment.Without decent employment they can't make decent wages.Without decent wages they often won't meet income requirements.This can be the reason to decline an applicant with a criminal background (as you might with any applicant who does not meet your income requirements).Gail

I have a background in wastewater treatment, I also have some experience in multi level business. 

Background check of tenantRent RollUtilities detailLast 3 years tax returnSecurity deposit of tenantProperty managementrecent improvement/maintenance recordWhat are some creative ways to structure this deal without completely liquidating my capital?

This is a great community and I bet you will be a great fit for rehabbing houses given your background.