My usual response is "it depends".

He is interested in showing why his partnership idea is better than turnkey. 

I’d love to hear your experiences, opinions, and any tips you might have for successfully implementing these strategies.

The REITs are leveraged, but since I am not legally responsible for the debt, I don’t list it as an obligation.Create an LLC to hold title to the property.  

I don't think I'd want to be on the opposite side of him, I'd rather be in his corner but most of these deals it means he's not necessarily on the same side as you if it's being offered to you and he's not taking it.I avoid these academies and masterminds of the sort.

As you begin your REI journey here is one tip I have for you:Use this website as you are trying to narrow down the places you want to invest in. https://www.areavibes.com/Its awesome because it gives you a "total livability score" & you can compare different zip codes & streets to others. 

Other students have told us that Ryan Woolley one of the founders has bad mouthed his students to brokers.

All responses are greatly appreciated.

Coghill they are trying to take care of several things:1) Approval to access credit reportsA video tour of my home office (required by the credit repository to show security, so access to office & computers is limited to avoid data theft)Credit checks on me and my partner (required by the credit repository to make sure you are not criminals looking to steal others' data)Copies of the deeds for every property we own (required by the credit repository to confirm you aren't just self-serving)A copy of my partner’s home lease and utility bills (required by the credit repository to prove his legal address, so they can pursue him criminally if he steals data)Business phone bills (required by the credit repository to prove an actual business)2) Approval to use banking ACH system to accept tenant payments and pay ownersBusiness phone bills (required by banking industry to prove business legitimacy)A signed letter from the bank verifying our accounts (to prove legitimate business banking accounts.

This is a first for me, so I'm not sure whether there's a protocol or this isn't my responsibility.