Keep records of all communication, and be prepared to take further steps if necessary.

There's a 50% chance your relationship won't last, so be prepared in case that happens.If you can both work remotely, I recommend moving to a more affordable market.

Several things to consider: 1) One of the main purposes of segmenting your assets into separate LLC's is so that your personal net worth or equity in other business ventures or properties isn't exposed, so unless you have a high net worth or a lot of equity in a property, it might not be worth bothering going the separate LLC route, especially when it restricts your financing of the property.  2) Most any commercial financing you get from a local bank for a small property is going to have recourse anyhow and require that you sign a personal guarantee, so you're still personally on the hook to the bank even in the case of a commercial loan.  3) If you're a newer investor and buying a deal that's tight on cash flow, or if you don't have a ton of cash sitting in the bank already, your greatest risk factor as an investor is your investment failing economically due to poor financing terms or not operating the investment properly, not because you get sued. 

The real estate investor has advertised on this site, and continues to advertise joint ventures and private money deals in multiple states.

Living, but either way you could try speaking with existing owner/operators groups in the greater bay area, or even central coast, looking to expand their portfolios for a joint venture.  

My calling is to help as many people as I can to achieve at every angle of their lives, so I am passionate and ready to tackle this new venture.

Target neighborhoods near Bradley University, research rents, join real estate investment groups, connect with local agents, use the 1% rule, prepare for financing, and seek advice on cash flow and property analysis.Good luck!

It is super important that you are very knowledgeable about your state landlord and tenant laws, to best prepare yourself for how to conduct your communications, and the essential do's and dont's that will save you in legal fee's if there is a simple mistake made. 

Separate LLCs and bank accounts are needed for asset protection, bookkeeping and tax return preparation. 

I've been looking for off-markets on Facebook groups lately.I've prepared some acquisition funds.I'm still lacking in research on rehab and refinance.