✅ Demonstrate that you are a good person to work with.Be responsive, transparent, and friendly.

These are great for experienced flippers who can handle the tight timelines and costs.Private investing usually involves individuals funding your deal, like friends, family, or networking connections.

We are good friends but that's also not an issue for them because they are a dual veteran couple.

It's a smaller, family-friendly community that draws a ton of repeat vacationers (families will book the same place year after year). 

I would, as a couple, consider each of your unique learning styles, leadership styles, and investment risk tolerance.Perhaps, consider finding an investor friendly Realtor you both like and trust to help you come to consensus.It's a process.To Your Success!

We've worked with local banks and been able to finance the three we own without any issues.I don't necessarily know if it's "beginner" investor friendly but you'll learn everything you need in the bootcamp which is the gold standardWe get loans with 3-7 year balloons and 25 year amortization typically

I would also check median home prices vs. rent potential, landlord-friendly laws, and supply vs. demand trends.

I have been to Rod Kleif events, I now Micael Blank and Dave Lindahl students, I am even friends with a coach for Apartment Educators. 

Your taxes are none of the ex wife's business and this would seem to address your concerns.I would also put her on notice that future requests for financial discovery will be two-way and if a discrepancy is seen in the other direction you will seek support from her.

I have a friend that owns over 60 rentals in his personal name and he's never been sued.