The good ones will have access to off-market deals. 

Could help you save some serious $$ if buying and selling there and can also get you access to their MLS systems.

Coghill they are trying to take care of several things:1) Approval to access credit reportsA video tour of my home office (required by the credit repository to show security, so access to office & computers is limited to avoid data theft)Credit checks on me and my partner (required by the credit repository to make sure you are not criminals looking to steal others' data)Copies of the deeds for every property we own (required by the credit repository to confirm you aren't just self-serving)A copy of my partner’s home lease and utility bills (required by the credit repository to prove his legal address, so they can pursue him criminally if he steals data)Business phone bills (required by the credit repository to prove an actual business)2) Approval to use banking ACH system to accept tenant payments and pay ownersBusiness phone bills (required by banking industry to prove business legitimacy)A signed letter from the bank verifying our accounts (to prove legitimate business banking accounts.

I'd like to bring him in to assist with the renovation expertise as well as access he has offered to his labor pool.

Favorable Leases: Tribes can offer long-term leases (up to 99 years) with attractive terms, allowing access to land without full ownership.6.

When you have a new area that still has easy access to an established city, it can flourish. 

I'm curious as what y'all consider to be the minimum criteria for approving a tenant, assuming you don't have access to professional tools.

.- Taxes: While the 10% penalty is waived, the withdrawn amount will still be subject to regular income taxes.This can be a useful way to access funds for a home purchase, but keep in mind the tax implications and the potential impact on your retirement savings.

You want access to equity but you also want access to the full profits without safrificing it to expenses to expand your business.

I recently purchased my home in October 2023 (before starting my real estate investing journey), so I don’t yet have access to any substantial equity.