In CA you can't ask applicants what their immigration status is, so here you'd be off the hook.The problem I see, potentially, is that you contacted the employer, knowing he's illegally hiring this guy. 

I am also new to Bigger Pockets and have been liking it for information on Real Estate, you can never learn to much! 

A short 5 miles from the heart of Downtown lays the New Bern Civil War Battle Site, which is a 30 acre practically untouched area with placards giving plenty of information on the battle that happened there in 1862.

Love them.Local PM - join the facebook group for hosts there, there are a few active PM's on there I see - I don't work with anyone so I can't vouch. https://www.cityhs.net/1265/Short-term-Rental-Information The cap for city of Hot Springs rentals has been met.

Hire a property manager for all your properties and let the renters pay off your mortgages. 

I told him he has an obligation to keep investors informed and up to date especially if he wants repeat investing and wants to gain trust.

If you're planning on taking STRs seriously to maximize cashflow, I would take the time up front to either 1. hire a professional to handhold you through the process or 2. join a mastermind.

He demands regular updates.4) I hired a guy to dig the hill away from his fence, but he now demands I build a retaining wall and pay to repair his fence. 5) His driveway runs through  MY property and shares MY driveway...there is no easement on record with the county for this.

We're specifically interested in understanding:What key information or considerations should we be aware of before proceeding with an FHA purchase as co-borrowers with family members?

I am wondering how much information you can garner from the listings (I have been using LoopNet) and at what point do you inquire further and what is the next step?