With 25 years under my belt in construction and corporate environments, this is not the way you do business.

I worked as a firefighter so I got the building construction from that background and then the transaction and numbers I got with working within/alongside investors that were in the business doing the stuff I wanted to do.

Does anyone have any ideas for some investing related side work or know of any investors that need some remote help with their business?

Good luck and much success to you in your real estate business! 

I was wondering how people managed to scale their businesses faster.

Then connect with some hard money lenders (you can find some here on BP as well as some who are typing this right now) and connect with them to understand their product type, what they like to lend on and requirements.Hard money broker is all numbers game of making relationships and helping those that are looking for financing, it starts out slow but if you get with a few good borrowers and lenders it can be pretty decent money to be made.As an example we paid six figures last year to HM brokers. 

Using a smaller bank or credit union is the way to go.Being that you have been in business for 10 years I am VERY surprised your business banker can't help you!

I was wondering how people managed to scale their businesses faster.

Partnering with others can help you scale your business and access greater resources.

When you learn the business after a year or two you can either go out on your own or stay with them.