You qualify due to their experience and then now you have that experience too.

Does anyone have any tips on how to find the right guys or methods that you use to vet people? 

I’m definitely working hard to create a solid foundation for both my family and my investments, and it’s encouraging to connect with like-minded people who are exploring real estate as well.You’re absolutely right about Section 8 housing, the stability of cash flow is definitely a big draw for me, especially with the U.S. market being more accessible in terms of affordability compared to Canada.

I share tons of free tips on my instagram @ericaoohdesigns and you can also check out my Bigger Pockets podcast episode (933: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-933) where I share my exact "Designing for Dollars" formula.

Zoho Books, I am not using this as my partner uses it integrates nicely with CRM for book keeping and I could provide access to our CPA for Taxes. 

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

Together, the property nets us roughly $1,400/month after expenses.Equity Split: My partner owns 60%, and I own 40%.I'm exploring ways to take out my equity without disrupting this deal, as I feel this isn't the best financial decision for me right now.

They could self manage for several years, using the rental income, until the next phase of their retirement.If they have a decent amount of financial discipline, they may want to get a HELOC now before they build to get the most favorable rate.

However right now it is VERY competitive in the tax lien market so it is going to be very hard to find something good.

Their children (now in their late 40s) inherited the house, but they have not listed it on the market, and I heard that neither is willing to move into it from their current setup, so the property has been sitting vacant.