So you’re stuck with a problem. if you have a good real estate agent that wants to help you, that person will request proof of payment ie bank records showing the tenants pay regularly … but I’m no expert. 

I currently live in Southern California but am looking to dip my toes into real estate investing via purchasing a rental investment property in Kansas City (I have roots there, visit fairly often, have real estate connections there, etc.).

Considering attending some local real estate meet ups so you can make some connections.

I’m Lori, a real estate agent, and I’m happy to join this community.

You mention you have no experience in these types of parks and your first deal you want to take down 100.When I was working for a GC we did a condo project for a developer who never developed a building before and he sold his company (it company) and used the entire amount to develop real estate.He ended going bankrupt because his inexperience with his experience and his designers and every mistake they made was multiplied by 150 since that is how many units there were.

If the cosigner/guarantor owns real estate for example, any unpaid judgement will become a lien on that property and raise the odds significantly for eventually getting paid.If the cosigner/guarantor doesn't have assets like real estate to go after all they are offering you is a promise and last I checked you can't cash a promise!

Not every real estate agent is a good agent. 

I’m excited to dive deeper into the multifamily real estate world and would love to connect with like-minded individuals.

I would highly recommend interviewing local real estate agents in the area that also show expertise in STRs.  

That said, should we put our real estate investment in my name or hers?