I have a single property in Denver, CO, but I want to scale faster and so I'm partnering up with a friend in Texas (I've known him for 20 years) to form a partnership and share in the expenses and profits.Question - We especially like the math in an area in TX, coincidentally near where my business partner lives.

In this case the employer was a friend posing as the employer, so was the prior landlord and the co-tenant whose income was really what met the minimum (tenant's income not sufficient) owned her own home and never planned to live in my unit. edit to add; in reference tho the thread title why is it I never catch spelling errors until after I post?

Are any of you involved with or aware of meetups for the Tarrant Co. market? 

Think about paying for a home inspector to tell you if there are any major problems with the property.Personally, I only accept people who do go through a credit improvement Co etc. so I know they actually have a much greater chance to be successful, I also have extended their timeline if they were unable to meet the original.  

Use a Credit Improvement Co like http://UpGradeMyCredit.com to help the renter get mortgage qualified. 

@Taylor C. there are really no levels per se in Colorado.

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Additional options, if the property is convenient to a large urban center are to build a farm brewery to add value to your crops or a farmer's market or even a farm stand, perhaps a co-op deal with other local growers. 

Having a parent or co-signer involved is very dependent on your comfort level of mixing money and family.   2-4 plex purchases in Boise are tough right now, but you sounds like you have determination!

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