However, the fact that you're thinking about this really puts you ahead of the game and if you're thinking this way you probably have a good head on your shoulders and will be able to navigate through life pretty well.

A good strategy is to offer to pay the person (something nominal, like $250.00 to $500.00) just to spend a day with them and "look over their shoulder".  

Also I can kinda look over his shoulder as the project progresses.  

A loan is another possibility, which puts more of the risk on your shoulders.

Mine is a bit high but I have had seven knee surgeries , one shoulder surgery.

It looks like you have a good head on your shoulders and great goals for your future.

@Mark Tomsick the San Diego REIA clubs are a great source to learn and rub shoulders with experienced investors.

If they have nice pictures and clear information about the property they probably have a good head on their shoulders, and they will probably not want to sell or want to sell for more money because the property makes money.The areas where I see potential deals are Powderhorn/Phillips in South and some neighborhoods in North in MPLS, and Midway/Frogtown, W 7th, and the E and W side of Saint Paul.

All I can add is make sure you have built the framework for investing with great knowledge, and at that point you will be head and shoulders above 95% of the competition! 

At only 40 his shoulders and hands are giving him trouble.