How to someone to Joint Venture with?

[Corey Walz]

All,

As you can probably guess, I am looking to close my first investment, but don't have proof of funds nor liquidity to put down an earnest money payment. I have significant experience in the syndication space (my old job as Director of Acquisitions), but have never had to raise earnest money and/or do a JV. Including networking, how can I find someone willing to JV?

Thank you in advance for any advice or resources I can read to educate myself! 

-Corey