For in person connections try some local real estate meetup groups.

The key is to identify personal property from real property.

If that person were to get hurt somehow and then expect you to pay the medical bills or become disgruntled in some way it is just a phone call to DOR, OSHA or L&I. 

I'm a licensed contractor focused on interior remodels, and a realtor as well, reach out if you have any questionsBest,Ryan

You could do something like what you want if it was your personal primary residence and even then the interest rate would be ugly. 

@Leslie L Meneus, while the forums can be pretty good, in-person networking and sharing ideas is much more valuable.  

Personally see these laws sweeping the nation.. 

Personally, remitting myself makes sure I dive deep on numbers.

Once it's rented, use that rental income to help offset your DTI, which may help you qualify for the second property sooner.Partner with Investors: Team up with someone to split costs and lower your personal DTI impact.

If you've never done it and never looked at properties anywhere in person, how will you know what any of the numbers even mean?