I have read about connecting with money partners via joint ventures as an alternative to borrowing money to buy rental property. 

Of course, you need to protect yourself with a good Joint Venture Agreement (I can share you what I use, just PM me).Why This Technique Works?

Yes, I am SMLLC, owning jointly w/my wife as married couple.

Cast iron was rough on the inside, installed in only in 10' sections and the joints would break down and again, roots and dirt would clog--it hasn't been used since the '70's.Even with paper towels and facial tissue, they should go through, unless they are catching inside the line in the yard somewhere. 

@Nicholas KurowskiAre you purchasing the duplex as joint tenants or tenants in common?

My 3 tenant's (joint and several) lease ends this May 31st.

Yeah I am def looking for more in Warren than Youngstown and that seemd to be the genuine consensus that nobody wants to travel.

The loan was in our names jointly.

Another Newbie QuestionIs it possible for a person that has bad credit with high income and an individual that has good credit with low income to enter into a joint venture to obtain loans for investing?

I genuinely try to help newbies.