I personally would encourage it, as I know it has worked out for others as well.

BUT I also want to encourage you to think about LLC w/more open eyes.I have been investing in RE for 18 years. 

Encourage them to bring somone bilingual to the contract signing if they are the successful candidates. 

Now, I encourage anyone to do all of those things, but today we will not be taking that deep dive.

I encourage cash payment for deposit and first months rent.

I'd also encourage you to look at house hacking a duplex or other type of property if you have not already. 

I would encourage him to network with other local investors and keep learning through any means: youtube, podcasts, books, mentors, etc..

I told him I am all new to this and pre-revenue at this moment and I'd like to ask a few questions and asked if I could count on him to help me through a little bit of book keeping and he encouraged me to ask some questions by ending with "If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to ask".

I told him I am all new to this and pre-revenue at this moment and I'd like to ask a few questions and asked if I could count on him to help me through a little bit of book keeping and he encouraged me to ask some questions by ending with "If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to ask".

I always encourage people to jump in and get started, but it might not be a bad idea for you to educate yourself a bit more over these next 3-6 months.