The lone ranger approach works for some people, and I'm certainly not saying this is the only way or the "right way" to success, but for me and others in the community, it has been valuable and rewarding.

But will also DM you to get your referrals.To answer your questions:1) I agree with your suggest of Sole Prop and I am open to that. 2) REPS is hard for me.

Also, I'd add that any second position debt, preferred equity, or their brother's, sister's or cousins in any shape or form are at #2 on this list, in really any asset class. 

Hard and fast rule for me no pools at tenant properties. 

Together, the property nets us roughly $1,400/month after expenses.Equity Split: My partner owns 60%, and I own 40%.I'm exploring ways to take out my equity without disrupting this deal, as I feel this isn't the best financial decision for me right now.

It’s not the way for most people, but it works for me.

For me, being an agent makes it so much easier, because all we can do is disclose disclose disclose. 

A low maintenance condo rentable to good tenants sounds like a good starting point to me.I’m 56 and reasonably setup for retirement, so real estate is a stabilizing diversifier for me.

Would it be possible for me to qualify for an FHA loan as an 18 year old with no credit history (well I will have a little after i get a credit card). 

The same goes for me and other folks who lean towards "yes."