We're based in Tampa and, in addition to personally investing, I own a mortgage company that provides financing for tons of investors.

If you close with a conventional loan, it will need to be in your personal name.

The northland MAREI meeting and the main monthly meeting at MAREI have a minimal fee, or for $99 a year you can attend all of them for no extra charge - northland is in person, the main meeting is still online, both are great ways to connect and learn. 

@Antoine Black  In general, yes, it goes off your personal credit. 

There are conditions that must be met.Also, I believe the taxes are higher in Richland County than Lexington County, but I don't like there, so I don't have personal experience with that.

Ideally you would put only one persons name on the mortgage unless you absolutely had to have both to qualify.  

But it sounds like you should also balance your decision on what fits you and your families preference and style since you will be using it personally. 2.

Yes, in theory a person can make CRAZY $$$$, and some absolutely do. 

I personally wouldn't buy an old home as a rental, I only buy 1980 or newer for myself, all of my properties are in the north part of Gilbert built between 1985-2003.

Sounds like the person knew what was going on with their credit report as they have filed reports in the past.