A few specific concerns would be the length of the lease, the credit strength of whoever signs it, the strength of the tenant's business, and any rehab or Tenant Improvements (TI) discussed in the lease. 

If you are on the same page that you are going to work together on it that means you have different strengths in this buisness. 

But knowing strengths and weaknesses up front will save you from getting into trouble.

Unless you are paying some ridiculous 5 figure sum to someone who is going to teach you “everything” (I dont recommend this btw) I would suggest that you evaluate what strengths you have, what skills you can bring to the table and offer those things to someone in your market.

Not sure what your strengths are but you could leverage those as well as your time/hustle to help a local investor while learning from them without the need for significant savings. 

I think that's due to increased public interest in your strategy and the strength of the DFW market lately.

Just stumbled onto the podcast and forum and thought I'd throw out my first post as I'm beginning to read How to Invest in Real Estate: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Getting Started, as well as working through general knowledge and terminology in the industry.I'm a 29-year old strength and conditioning coach working in China with the NBA for the past two years, focusing on youth and pro level basketball development.

Depending on the strength of the borrower, this tactic either results in a lower rate, or a bad reputation.

You are providing 4 walls and a roof, not a livable home.LL pays for TI usually reimbursement schedule $/sq ft again, depends on length and strength of lease as to how much you're willing to pay.A broker or attorney can walk you through all this.

Probably it’s greatest strength is in its economy, which is behind only Chicago in the Midwest.