My strength is sales/marketing and my husband’s is project management so any advice is very welcome!

The strength you can draw from a supportive, loving community can be enough to push you to greater heights than you can ever achieve on your own.

@Rich Hanlin every lender is different and have different appetites, offer different returns and have different requirements so you will need to shop several.They will look at the property in terms of the cashflow to cover debt service. most will want 1.25 min DSCR they will look at your credit and financial strength including income and  cash reserves to qualify as the guarantor.

Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses.

@Kelby Cox Financing options and down payments will vary depending on your experience, financial strength, the property and the lender.

The state specific leases are very general; it's the addendum that you add to it with clear and concise terms/conditions that gives it strength.  

They will invest not just with you but on the strength of your JV partner.That's exactly what I did with hotels.

If he held the loan you both prosper and use your strengths (you managing and his capital ability). 

Start with what you have and form new relationships off the strengths of your network. 

I've found a strength of mine is connecting people and would like to know: To whom is that valuable?