But I have yet to talk to a potential JV partner from BP that didn't expect me to teach them how to buy notes, my vendors, the processes I use etc.

So much in fact, that it just so happens that I actually teach a 3-day class specifically on Self Storage Development & Conversions.And since I especially want to toe the line in regards to how much promoting we can & should do on this Bigger Pockets Forum, please PM me if you'd like more info. 

Keep listening to podcasts and use all the free tools here on BP that not only teach you a ton of amazing stuff but keep your spirits up and mindset focussed on what really matters as you walk through that desert ahead of you.

Network and meet people who can teach you something different.

Teach a man to fish, and all....

Our goal is to build a sizeable portfolio to gain financial independence, while teaching our children along the way.

If we end up  with Weimer-style hyperinflation, however, I'm hosed, but it's a risk I'm willing to take right now.

Currently I teach a military course in which students consistently come through 300 days out of the year.

It'll teach you everything you need to know about flipping and the mortgage process. 

One thing you can do is get connected with the local rei’s, go to investor meetings, find the people who are looking for deals and try looking for them yourself and bringing the deals to them since you don’t have the funds yourself, if the deals are good and they sign off on it, it’ll make for good experience and build good relationships from people who can teach you even more, all the while making a little bit of money.