Typically, if there are two equal partners in the LLC, the lender will go with the lower score of the two. 

I show mine.. all-the-time.Never follow blindly because some guy that is ranking with a score 10 on BP and is loved by everyone with great advice always.

It's hard to stand out.There are some owner-occupied segments with people who share motivating factors for selling their home.Seniors with Long-time Ownership: often ready to downsize or transition to assistance.Homeowners with Low Financial Stability Scores (FSS): Struggling financially and likely ready to cash in on their asset.Both these categories have additional advantages in that they probably don’t haven’t been updated and may have deferred maintenance.

Credit Score, Debts, Income, downpayment

I know the basics and have my own spreadsheet (like a basic version of bigger pockets software) but because this will be my first I’m wanting to do some more reading and better educating myself to make sure I’m making a good informed decision on my first bigger deal.

@Charlie MacPherson I know you didn't ask me, but the same folks that make the website that @Jerryll Noorden uses (I also use it) just happen to offer a version of it for RE agents. 

If they do have a mobile version, that'll be great for me!

Building your bank account and working on raising your FICO scores are paramount to gaining the best rates available from lenders.

@Christian Johnson, as others have suggested, it’s important to get rid of your debt and improve your credit score prior to starting real estate investment.

There was royalty deal on the courses, so I started getting paid royalties and as the company grew, the royalties went up and up.Eventually I was able to quit my regular job from a combination of the rental income, royalties and business income I was generating.I decided I wanted to have passive income so I wouldn't have to work again, so I started dumping all my cash into paying off my loans on my properties.I eventually paid them all off and that's basically where I am now.So,  I had a combination of income I made from royalties on Pluralsight, the appreciation of the rental properties and business income that brought me to the current point.There's more details, but that's the short short version.