Again, large commitment of time, patience, and ability needed.The amateur of “semi pro” investor should realize that the professional investors (such as myself) spend ALL DAY EVERY DAY doing the above.  

The vast majority of contractors won't want to give bids on properties while under contract unless they have a relationship with that person from prior jobs.

Go to local REAI groups and other in person events.

Quote from @John Friendas Quote from @Patrick Roberts: If you are on the note or personally guarantee the debt, then it will affect the liability side of DTI, regardless of whether the lender reports the loan on your personal credit.

It can come from a personal investor who will negotiate terms, or potentially a piece of the equity.

It separates your personal assets from your business, providing a safeguard if any legal issues arise related to tenants or the property.

They see a 60-year-old man driving a new Corvette and don't realize that guy drove the same Honda Accord for 20 years while saving and investing.

To clarify, in MN a person must be a licensed to perform at-charge Property Management services, for others, on a standard commerce basis. 

What I personally do is link the working entities with my holding which is also based in Spain.

Quote from @Leonard La Rocca III: So is it common to find a conventional loan without meeting the lender in-person?