It's about truly understanding their needs, concerns, and motivations, which can often lead to more favorable outcomes for both parties involved.

There are a couple of variables going on.You should be able to use the lease, especially if you can show the money going into your bank account for a few months. 

Over the past two years, I've been working two jobs and channeling all my income into my Roth IRA and savings account.

Im advising client who want to buy vacation rentals to have a padded bank account because the income stream is not as reliable as it once was. 

There is no need to take unusual risks with your permanent residence or get involved with harebrained low-dollar lending schemes to make money, @Rob Titus.  

My name is JerriLynn and I am looking to get involved with REI.

Additionally, consider consulting with legal and financial advisors to solidify your agreement and protect everyone involved.

Every separate entity needs it's own accounting and bank account etc., otherwise it is not separate. 

No thanks.Loans are not real estate investments and (hopefully) don’t involve property ownership.

If someone sues you and wins, they can only take the LLC that owns the property that was involved in the lawsuit.Best: Using a combination of LLC and land trust to protect your rental properties.