Ideally you would put only one persons name on the mortgage unless you absolutely had to have both to qualify.  

This is of course an ideal scenario, and the goal for each build.

Explore Potential Funding OptionsPrivate Money Lenders (PMLs): Reach out to private individuals looking to invest in real estate.

I personally spend about 50K a year in masterminds and always get my money back just through network of individuals you get access to.

Quote from @Amol Kulkarni: Any individual PM (not associated with companies) who can handle 3 doors in Jax and Citrus Springs, fL I own a lot of properties in Jax and have a management company.

Quote from @Michael Smythe: We're far from perfect, so our 2 cents should be taken lightly.Most of the national companies are setting up franchises and the challenge is with the individual franchisees.

Also SOP for such is individual property owners will, individually, address total site cleanup in concert with there insurance providers.

Best neighborhood and best assets are subjective and largely based on the individuals capabilities (balance sheet, skill set, time etc.)

IMO, the best strategy for that type of individual is to purchase residential property in an area they are or can become familiar with; in an area where the neighborhood is “on the rise”, typically where demand exceeds supply and people are spending $$$ on fixing up properties.  

Any way I can help facilitate a meet up of like minded individuals, please let me know!