I have no personal experience with them but I am skeptical.

You will need to have a personal financial statement prepared if you don't already have one. 

Hi Alice, I personally love Columbus Ohio and as someone who works with a lot of out of state investors - there's so many catalysts for why you should invest here.

I own an AirBNB in Denver and I just got a year long request and the person doesn't have any reviews.

I do not know them personally so can't really say anything good or bad.

Cash. pooled money from investors.

After 6 years you are now making $500/mo in cashflow, since for the most part your big expenses (mortgage) have stayed constant, but you are earning more money from rental income.

If you are still interested in this deal after your research and thinking about the potential upside, then you can begin your 'pitch' by assuring the sellers that they'd save time AND money by dealing with you directly.

My brother and I want to get into real estate investing for passive income, and we’re thinking about starting off with a duplex in a year or two after saving some money, that we can live in and rent other unit(s). 

A conventional loan with 10% down will not be an option for a car wash.I would first seek to find out if the Seller has plans for the proceeds, usually they need the money for something else.