I am looking to dive in the world of real estate investing with the hopes of generating some passive income and one day becoming financially independent.

But I can't find any information on them other than the website they have posted.

Individuals can invest in private real estate by acquiring assets actively as a direct buyer, or passively with a private real estate investment firm, an online crowdfunding website or a non-traded private Real Estate Investment Trust, or REIT, which is not exchanged-traded and subject to market volatility.But three things are not confusing: the main benefits of investing in private real estate.

An easier way to see what local jurisdictions you will need to pay tax to is using this website through the state of Ohio. 

Website seems very manageable and straightforward and that is what I like about it especially given my situation of just getting started.

I understand that we have our own risk tolerances, but it seems impossible for us to invest in rental properties that generate supplemental income because of a low-risk tolerance.Perhaps it's a big picture discussion and there will need to be compromises from both sides but I wanted to see if anyone else has had to educate/convince their spouse of the benefits of rental properties.Thanks for your insight.

Before I even go look at a building I am on this website to check out the building and its history of permits or violations etc.  

I also wouldn’t trust the license website to verify the correctness of the zoning.

There is some website out there that gives you a ballpark cost based on zipcode... for a variety of jobs.

For some basic education, this attorney's website is excellent, specifically this article about owner financing.