@Selina Giarla check out this thread, very useful!

I also found a bank that would finance that low cost of property as a regular 30 year loan so payments on debt is way low obvious $100 - $120 per unit.

For quickie emergencies there are always the "18 months no interest" options at Lowes or Home Depot along with similar terms from your credit cards (those checks you can write for a 3% fee and then have 12-18 mos to repay). 

Check out the BRRRR book by David Greene.

It’s also wise to discuss and prepare for all potential scenarios in a business partnership, including exit strategies.Communication: Keep potential and current investors informed with regular updates about the market, specific investment opportunities, and your overall business progress.

Check out Figure, you do everything on-line and it's quick.

I double-checked the expected rents by making FB posts and seeing how many people apply at different rent rates. 

Thanks for those tips, I'll check them out.

I attempted to do a background check but as she doesn't have a US Social Security number, I was unable to.

Then people see a business on Google and check out its social media presence.