However, she has no established credit, so the loan will go under our names only.

Mike, appreciate the info, a couple of questions:You suggest starting in SFH to get better tenants and to stay away from the bad ones living in multis, that's understandable but what is the difference between dealing with the bad tenants of multis/apartments in the beginning of an investor's career or once he's a bit established?

It seems to work very well but again, a level of trust needs to be established.

There are several other surrounding neighborhoods, both with new construction and established homes that make up the large subdivision.

Currently in the process of getting my real estate license, but also want to establish an LLC. 

After some research I have found Hair salons, massage places, coffee places, laundry mats, dry cleaners ( High profit from what I heard ), coin laundry's, car washes, and newly maybe subway's.My plan was to buy an existing established business based on revenue.

Can you revamp the current agreement with the tenants in order to establish something more secure?  

And exactly, we are both doing this in addition to our primary incomes -- he w his established contracting business, and me, currently w my health care management position, from which I'll retire early for a career change to Realtor (my exam is next week!).

Mail your final report on return of deposit before the deadline established by the landlord-tenant laws for your jurisdiction.

Additionally, it is good to start establishing those relationships with title companies and lawyers