I know it is typically only used for finding vendors when you have an issue but I bet the right handyman would be open to your proactive search.

Or if you just want to talk music (country and 90s gangsta rap are my preferred :-D), sports, technology and general real estate, feel free to connect as well.  ;-) 

The airlines are betting on it big. 

I really see Columbus Ohio as an extremely safe bet for the next 10-20 years.

Mexico would be your best bet.

We also discuss all the key players you'll need to create your virtual team because private lending is a team sport.

Unless you have a solid plan in place to sell or refi the property within a year.A HELOC on your existing rental would prob still be the best bet, and you may just have to keep calling around. 

I'm looking for someone concentrated on a small handful of bets where they can truly bring their attention to bear.

U can keep trying but as stated your best bet is a financial ( cash partner) and then you have to talk them into why they should give up a bunch of the deal to you.

Your best bet is to look toward the Midwest markets.