Some also explore trusts or partnerships depending on the investment size and purpose.

So I can get an idea of who I can trust.

If she wants something smoother, she could create a trust (like a revocable living trust), where she stays in the house for life and it passes to you after — this avoids probate and can be set up to fully protect her until death.Another route is a life estate, where she transfers ownership now but keeps the right to live there for life.

Quote from @Brandon Callahan: I had someone that I trust and respect approach me about becoming a partner in some real estate deals, but I have some questions about what would be a fair in terms of ownership given this potential partner's proposed partnership/ownership structure.

For out-of-state, look at landlord-friendly markets like Texas or the Midwest with strong rent-to-price ratios and solid job growth.Start with one turnkey property and a trusted property manager to learn the ropes, then scale from there.

And honestly, that approach builds more trust (and referrals) than any direct mail campaign.Just wanted to throw this out there.

I hope you're able to make good connections on this platform.Investing is definitely exciting for you and I would recommend learning as much as you can with regards to trusts and LLCs for asset protection, especially if you decide to acquire a turnkey property in the coming weeks or months from RTR or any other seller.Note: This information is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, financial, or investment advice.

You should talk to agents/investors in that area and find people you can trust.

This is where offshore trusts, family limited partnerships, and Lichtenstein Corporations come into play.  

I do hope you're able to make lots of connections with investors and real estate professionals, as well as learn a great deal about different markets and structures to protect your business assets.If you're unfamiliar with trusts and LLCs, I may recommend learning a little more about them to be used with your investing and ownership of different real estate properties for asset protection and anonymity.Note: This information is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, financial, or investment advice.