I've had qualified renters move into a rental, add their bum friends or family members, and then disappear, leaving me with bad renters who weren't approved and aren't on the lease.The best practice is to screen every adult, approve them, and add them to the lease. 

@Chloe Salcedo why aren't you focused on working with your sibling and learning as much from them as possible?

A good designer and architect are key for a successful project like this and keep in mind these aren't cheap.There's a lot more details to consider, feel free to DM me for more details.

If not, then you are not ready and you need more education/mentoring.Good Luck - You can do this!

@John Keane A few comments:-If you aren't able to raise the funds from your closest friends and family it is unrealistic to believe you will be able to raise the money from anyone more distant to you.

It definitely takes discipline, a growth mindset, and educating yourself but you can certainly do it!

Just keep in mind that entertainment expenses—like taking clients out for a show or a game—aren’t deductible anymore.And, yes, you can deduct 100% of your education expenses if you’re already a real estate investor.

Hey @Benjamin Carver, so there are a lot of generalities in your statement that aren't always true.Location is cool.

If you are in DFW area, do you recommend any meetups that aren't sales/marketing groups disguised as a RE meetup?

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!