Data can be sorted by property type, lien position, LTV, and even the seller's proximity to the property. 

I also practice as a Realtor because I enjoy it and it is extra income.So as an investor, your options are to get your RE license and have access to a lot of tools and do the research yourself (therefore you're paying with time, energy and a little money) or you work with a great realtor/investor in the specific market you're looking into.

If it is a private money/ commercial style  lender, it is a relatively simple process.

He doesn’t even need the money; he just wants to give back / pay forward. “ . 

@Adam BartomeoGuys the IRS requires the 1099 amount to be equal to the GROSS amount you collected on behalf of the owner, even if you are collecting water bills, etc. from tenants.NOTHING is deducted from the Gross amount,including your PMC fees!

We originally used an FHA loan with 3% down, took on MIP, and now have a $2,100/mo mortgage with $225 HOA/mo - so about break even on cash flow. 

Are you looking to just put the money to work or looking to be personally involved in getting, rehabbing, and dispo of deals?

Also, after a year, the mortgage hasn't been paid down by much, especially if it's a 30 year mortgage.The only challenge you may run into is if you purchased it using a low or no money down mortgage option like FHA or VA lending.

As opposed to someone that works a year or less at each job or even moves state to state often. 

Even in a lower priced investment property, like a small SFR, what does the investor without a contingency fund do when say the ac or a furnace need replacement?