You could work with a private lender or even a hard money lender, depending on what the goal and timeframe is. 

My ultimate goal is to build a real estate portfolio that provides financial freedom, something I can manage passively on the side until it eventually surpasses my 9-to-5 income.Thanks everyone!

Ideally my goal is to travel while renting out this property.

These cash flow-focused strategies should align with investment goals and be cautious about overspreading.Good luck!

As a residential RE investor, I know the risks, have come to know a sound property and have clear investment goals that guide my decisions. 

Map out your goals and rewrite them often to help guide your decisions. 

To keep costs low I'd like to find someone who shares similar goals to split a Garden View or Ocean view hotel room.

Goals: Looking for a buy and hold multifamily property.

"Inspections" have been very inconsistent, with the goal posts moving with every inspection. 

My goals are cash flow primarily.