Ways to partner on buy and hold properties when I don't have the cash to tie up, or ability to get a mortgage???

[Dustin Faeth]

I have been coming in contact with several different motivated sellers lately that have cash flowing rental properties here in Columbus, OH that they are interested in selling at a good deal, because they no longer want to be landlords...I would like to start increasing my rental portfolio with some of these properties, but the only problem is that I don't have the cash to tie up in a long term investment right now, and I'm self employed and can't qualify for a mortgage...what are my options??? Open to any suggestions....Thanks!