Know your market (or partner with someone who does) AND do research, research, and some more research.

They’re requesting what feels like an unreasonable amount of information, and the demands keep escalating.So far, they’ve asked for:A video tour of my home officeCredit checks on me and my partnerCopies of the deeds for every property we ownA copy of my partner’s home lease and utility billsBusiness phone billsA signed letter from the bank verifying our accountsBank statementsHonestly, it feels more like qualifying for a loan than trying to become a customer.

One common approach is to form a legal entity, such as an LLC, where both of you are equal partners.

I currently have SFH and multi-family long term rentals and I partnered on a short-term rental.

@Sarah LewisRentRedi is partnered with TransUnion for screening and provides the Full report for credit, criminal and eviction.

I have partnered with individuals on fix and flips but my goal for 2025 is to buy my first LTR.

And you do not need a penny to start REI - many people's first investment came to fruition because of friends, family, or even partners.

We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.

It's been so bad here, that I bought an STR in Indiana with another business partner in 2024 because there are minimal opportunities here - unless you have the ability and budget to extensively source off market properties here.  

For my partner and I, it’s a question of effort vs return.