Then, all bets are off.My point is that the "lifetime deadbeat" thing probably is not appropriate until you look at the actual credit report resulting from the credit pull and see what's REALLY going on.My credit mentor says that scores get no one approved, but can get anyone rejected.For what it's worth ...

Property taxes ratios are very high in Kankakee,    are you looking for a realtor that will property manage for you also, or what is your plan for management,    your best bet in our area would be Bradley and some of Bourbonnais single family homes or apartment complexes.   

.  :-)Thanks again and I look forwarding to more involvement in the forums as I progress.  

If you do not have experience then the best bet is family. 3.

Real estate investing feels right to me and I want to get involved, so I've been reading a lot of books and internet forums trying to learn more. 

The question is whether or not all parties will be actively involved in the deal (JV/partnership) or if there will be one lead/sponsor/general partner and the rest will be passive investors with expectations of return on their money (syndication).

However, that involves having local internet access, I believe, meaning I would have to have a deal with one of the tenants on sharing their internet.

In my state the only way it can be disbursed is with a signed agreement agreeing to the release and distribution by all parties involved in the transaction, or by court order.  

So it is like for like, but with family involved.

Absolutely.Now, thankfully, I am not in that position anymore, and my portfolio has grown to sustain itself without my personal finances being involved.