Individually putting names into a spreadsheet is a HUGE waste of time.

You will both learn a great deal about what works for you individually and get a better understanding of what the partnership will entail. 

Collins The convergence you'll see on most of these communities' is that people wise in the way of gold favor Broad-market index fund based investing, as opposed to individual stock investing. 

Since then, i have considered myself a student of real estate investment and BP podcast & the site as my teachers.I am a highly energetic young individual who have no real hands on experience of REI but possess a strong determination and desire to learn and make the best out of situations i face !

A common mistake made by individuals is the belief a deed must be recorded to be valid. 

Many of us here are investing in individual mobile homes and mobile homes parks.

Of course, that's for the flippers and individuals of the world.

As we were building our portfolio, we purchased properties individually in order to extend the number of conventional loans we could get.I am managing the entire portfolio, so she is the owner in name only and has no first-hand knowledge of any operations; I am the "face of the company" with our tenants. 

Build a great relationship with these individuals, as well as anyone else on your team and just anyone you come into contact with in general.

Other states require individual meters if you want to pass the cost to tenants... that can be expensive up front.