After he shows you the property, drive by there at 9PM on a Friday night.

Their website claims dividends for this fund should be roughly 1.3 - 1.4% for the year so this is on pace to double that. 

This way we know its a good chance they should qualify before wasting any of our time showing units. 

This is what we have been doing.

Since 1925 though the oil industry has moved on from this area and drilling isn't common here.

It really depends on who you choose. 

I know several investors that have done this and all they do is complain during tax season.

I'm reading up on books and articles on how to do this but sometimes it's easier to join social groups or talk to people close to me that have done it before.Right now my goal is to get pre-approved for a loan and to learn from others.

happy to help, but this is a broad question. 

There are several avenues to consider here, and I'm sure you can get her out but depending on the above answers it may be easier or harder, cheaper or more expensive.