Finding a good deal is the hardest part getting started so if you go to local networking groups and share it with experienced investor finding a partner should not be difficult. I

@Jamella HagenWith Saudi Arabia's thin-skinned reaction to criticism in August, there are between 6000 - 8000 fewer international students at Canadian post-secondry institutions this autumn. 

The local banks I've spoken to want to loan on based of skin in the game as opposed to appraisal value.

Difficulties with property management?

A private money or hard money lender is going to want to see that you're financially stable and have some 'skin in the game' so to speak, with some of your own capital. 

there is a publication called Scottsman guide.. this will list a lot of the top lenders.keep in mind HML want to see some experience and skin in the game to get decent rates. 

Have you had any difficulty getting your contractor (contractors?)

Also traditional lenders will require that you have 35% "skin" in the game.

Having said that, if you have zero skin in the game, and don't have something to offer like experience or a trade skill, it is definitely a hard sell to an investor, you need to be able to establish confidence in you with the investor.

Your skin will become tougher with every problem tenant.