I then found EnergyFunders, which seems to be the biggest name in the energy crowdfunding space, as far as I can tell.

For example: I may be on point with my diet, but I wont have the energy to hit the gym more than twice a week.

@Peter Padalino - couple suggestions, as I've been in your shoes.  1) Go crazy on energy efficient items - all LED bulbs, NEST or EcoBee thermostat, etc, etc.  2) Get someone to quote solar power for the roof if you have APS - I went solar and LOVE IT for rentals. 

I've known individuals that had the capital but just didn't have the energy to get into any other investments...BE THE SOLUTION, create your own opportunity. 

Then he has to decide if he wants to figure it all out himself, find a team (agent, contractor, PM) and manage them from afar (which means lots of time and energy but maybe better returns) or would he rather pay someone to handle it for him so it's just about passive income building with very little hands-on work (turnkey).Living off the income from $140k isn't going to happen, but it's a great start in the right direction.Best of luck (to your friend ;) !

Lame answer but true.On the more creative side would be to create some energy or some excitement around the project as almost a takeaway. 

Now granted, I plumb and wire to code and since it was faster and easier to do it myself, I chose to do the electrical and plumbing.If you have the energy to do 30 in a year, you would make far, far more money with less taxes buying Subject To and selling to tenant buyers who give you 10% down and do the repairs themselves.

I got no gameplan and I am new... i want to find a way to focus my energy and time to get my first deal.   

Tell them that you have expended energy and hard earned money to litter the streets with your signs.

I suck at managing contractors, and I would rather focus my energies on things I do well.