I do not have the capital for the property to pitch in, so I plan to use the investors money to secure the property.The interest rate that I will pay the investor is 5% for up to a duration of 20 years.

If you have that experience, you probably don't need much marketing, as sellers will be reaching out to you directly.Focus on securing one listing at a time and building momentum.

Quote from @Phillip Austin: There are two alternatives to a security deposit, which I speak about in my book.

We find that having the tenant pay for all utilities and taking the small hit on rent we are far ahead over supplying utilities to the tenant. 

I can't tell the future, I just will tell you markets behave when supply and demand are close(r) to be met.

Begin by targeting distressed properties in gentrifying neighborhoods, securing financing through hard money lenders or private investors, and focusing on cost-effective renovations.

Post '08' people had the luxury to analyze for "cheap" vs the pre-'08' pricing and feel a sense of security in there current price acquisitions. 

.: The applicant needs a social security number or an individual tax ID number (ITIN).

That doesn't seem right about having to chase your money - but would need a lot more info to provide a better opinion. also are you investing in one property and is your name secured or you giving an unsecured loan? 

However, the journey has been anything but smooth, and we are now at a critical crossroads.Despite securing approval for our 42 townhouses, the soaring construction costs have made the project financially unfeasible.