@Derrick Roland II it would help if we knew how much you were pre-approved for and if FHA or conforming?

Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.Thanks in advance for your help! 

We would love to help you in any way we can.

I've done a lot of value add as well so that helped speed up the process.

Are their any creative ways to help with the downpayment or would a partner be the only route? 

Knowing your current state comps is a great place to start and a real estate agent can help pull those figures quickly. 

Aside from grass roots networking, what technology can help me find pre-market deals?

Inspection reports and appraisals are helpful but aren't a cure-all.

I took out a mortgage on the property in November to help make repairs and rent it out.

You should reach out to @Melissa Haworth she can get the actual numbers/rents on STRs in the area to help run your comps.Each building is different, each area is different, it is important to find accurate data to make good decisions.