(Would they accept my rental history on the house even though I don't hold the mortgage? 

Aidan - you should get a loan pre approval completed  as a first step  even before connecting with a real estate agent  ..this will allow you to check credit history / buying power  and  become familiar with the  figures  .....if this process  provides  you with the loan amount  / purchase  price that  works for your scenario  - great  ...if there are weaknesses - the you become aware of the facets that need to be addressed ..

A couple of the issues we have read about online is that a business loan will typically require operating experience of 1-3 years along with the ability to show a history of cashflow and means to cover payments.

@Kerry Noble Jr This property is located on the eastern border of Plainfield, so it couldn't be any closer to Indianapolis without actually being in Indy. 

So I'm 24 I have about $14,000 in the bank.an annual pay of $27,000Absolutely zero debtOnly one credit card but I've had it for about 4 years. (score 770)I've Been told I'm charismatic and have a tenacity and a straig...

I use a 3rd party for the background and credit history.  

It can take quite some time for a company to establish sufficient assets and financial history that it can borrow without a personal guarantee.Your notion of a third company for the purpose of pooling investor funds treads into a whole other area of regulation and you will need to consult with an attorney experienced with private placements / private REITs / mortgage pools to fully understand the legal & licensing requirements and costs of such an approach.Alternatively, if you form a company with 2-3 other folks (known to you: friends, family, co-workers), who all contribute capital, you do not enter into the world of private placements / REITs, etc.    

People are making money in real estate every year throughout history.

However, I look at the tax history, and the tax percentage is 6.23%!!!

There are many private offerings that have performed well below expectations during the largest bull run in apartment history.