I have been searching for a mentor and what i have to offer is as you teach me, I will work for free for 3 months finding you properties. 

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.

This is especially advantageous to individuals who are new to real estate and don't want to completely mess up which has a higher likelihood with the first few deals or those - like myself - who know enough to know they just don't have the time any longer to vet markets, build a team, analyze countless deals, and every other minor step that seems to often be skirted over when folks on here talk about their successes.

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. 

One way I've started gauging the people I spend time with is - 1) are they actively doing what they are teaching?

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.

There are a lot of books and podcasts that will help teach you the basics to get you started.

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