I'm looking forward to connecting with like-minded individuals through this group and learning from the ones that have come before me.

I am looking forward to meeting you and other individuals

I am wondering if anyone would be willing to take time to answer some questions for this course as the assignment is to interview an individual in a field of interest.

However bigger rewards come with bigger risks.

Seller concessions - Assuming the appraisal will support a higher purchase price, you can offer more and have them give you seller credits towards the closing costs.Gift funds - a relative, defined as the borrower’s spouse, child, or other dependent, or by any other individual who is related to the borrower by blood, marriage, adoption, or legal guardianship. 

I'm looking for advice/opinions on what an individual's personal finances should look like before investing in real estate. 

Account ClosedThere are normally two ways for more than one individual to own property1) Tenants in common2) Entity owns the title and there is paperwork that indicates that you both are owners of the company(LLC, LP, GP, Corp, etc)You need to report income if you are receiving rental income(regardless or how ownership is held). 

It depends on the individual property and the area of the country.

They are not suing the company rather the individual who owns the companies!

Yes you get all depreciation write-offs etc as just an individual holder, and note your accountant will likely need to file a Delaware tax return each year for your rental income in Delaware, but this is usually easy and cheap.