Achieved by buying low value residential housing and turning into high value tourist accommodation for Short Term Let (STL).

Also find some funding and some friends that can help catapult me to where I am trying to go.Welcome back Jerome!

You could get a loan from a local bank or private lender to fund it

A reliable lender can fund a loan within days, this opens the door to countless more deals allowing you to get the best possible price. 

But for me sets me back few years on my goal.I also think he lacks financial knowledge to see that something is out of ordinary and should not be used as basis for future returns (e.g. low interest rates of 2022 resulting in low cap rates).

I’m currently working towards another rental property (duplex or larger) but I know I still need funds.

My question is where do I start with funding and how would I find investors if needed?

I would search for a property that has a low interest rate Fha or VA loan.

And it's a rather low bar to get over for anyone wanting to continue to wholesale. 

If you create or fund an IUL instead of paying cash you can then get a loan on the IUL.