Talk to a qualified agent in the area and see what you can get for rent and how long it would take it to rent it out.

Are these loans that I could get pre-qualified for?

If you have some house skills, that helps, but when you go out looking for partners it usually means money and people don't want to get that vibe in their first conversation.

The point is that the hardest skill to learn is marketing for deals.

I currently live in Toledo, where I’m working on a live-in flip with my duplex.Here’s what I bring to the table:Hands-on experience with construction and property maintenance.Knowledge and skills for value-add projects, especially on smaller properties.A passion for learning and growing my portfolio using strategies like buy-and-hold and BRRRR.I’m looking to connect with:Local investors in the Toledo area who can share insights or collaborate.Contractors, property managers, and other real estate professionals.Anyone interested in sharing ideas, advice, or potential partnerships.If you’re in or near Toledo and would like to connect, feel free to reach out!

Does anybody know if a bank will qualify a sponsor that has the net worth but does not have a schedule of real estate? 

@Julian Martinez The good thing about your position is that if you decided to sell the property you can qualify for the 121 exclusion, and qualify for a 1031 exchange.

Start small with a property within your budget and skill set, using HELOC for funding.

Also Solo 401k is exempt from that tax if you qualify instead of using SDIRA.  

I have a background working with banks, hedge funds and large infrastructure developers, and have been told my sales and negotiation skills could be leveraged in real estate, particularly in wholesaling.