I have searched court records in the past.

But if the contractor doesn't have a completely clean record, I wouldn't take on that risk and give up a large portion of your profits. 

I would like to learn how to fund all the credit reports, criminal records, rental history, etc. 

Finding an investor might be hard with no track record, especially for 50% as you have to prove why you are worth 50% - what are you bringing to the table?

Make life uncomfortable for them.Those recordings are disturbing . 

If that's not an option, the MLS will have tax records attached to the address. 

.), geographic considerations (population in the 3 and 5 mile, population growth, rent, occupancy, and cap rate comps, crime statistics, traffic count), sponsor/general partner track record and expertise, asset class considerations (it is possible to invest in an asset class with a small amount of equity that you may have no experience in), master lease, exit strategy (you do not get to control the exit, the general sponsor will trigger the exit based on their goals and objectives).The other thing to consider is that sponsors will sell equity on a first come first serve basis.

In most parts of the country, you will likely almost certainly get a higher assessment after the sale is recorded. 

The best defense against IRS audits is a good record-keeping system.

At first, we were trying to get a hold of our agent because we never received a copy of our contract and I would like a copy for my records.