Hi Elise,Landscaping is one part of the overall unit, and needs to play a role in that. 

If you are thinking of redefining your role as that of a finder, getting a finder's fee, that might work, but in that case you're not signing any purchase contracts

For more experienced investors, goals, risk, roles, and returns should always be discussed before creating any partnership type.[ Learning how to invest in real estate doesn’t have to be hard!

This is a legal, binding document that explains your role and responsibilities, discloses fees, explains the termination process, etc.3.

Hey Dan, I'm currently acting in the role of a BDM for a property management company in the southeast valley.

Always get money up front-cashier's check or cash, have a well heeled guarantor-always family-and make sure everyone understands their role and potential exposure.

The other person/role I need is the local emergency contact.

It sounds cheesy, but the best way to prepare is to work with a friend or two and role play.

I know credit and years of income play a massive role when getting approved for a loan, but for the FHA specifically is there any other requirements I should be attending too before I go to get approved ?

Assuming you want a more active role, the best places to learn would definitely be on here networking with people.