Welcome to the community

I'm new to real estate and am looking to become a first time home buyer within the next 18 months.

Tbh, in today's market, folks want to have a personal connection or at least know the person behind the company so having a great social media presence will work as well. 

We can do that in real estate.So, back to your question. 

We have tenants who are asking to bring a relative to live with them that has a criminal history.

Also, how can you confirm that they are going to continue to be in the military for some time, and not going to get kicked out or discharged, or already has been?

I suspect poor communication was a reason that such a low percentage of people who paid $300 atrended (in San Diego I attended the STR workshop and room was full - this syndication workshop we sat around one table).I have heard Codie present and she is as good as you indicate but not an RE person. one of her lines is something like there are a lot of millionaire RE investors but not a lot of billionaire RE investors and I want to be a billionaire.  

Hello,Seller is willing to use creative financing to structure a deal with me.

Got a mortgage for 80% of purchase price How did you add value to the deal?