Let me figure out how to connect with you first (still super new with BiggerPockets).I would imagine there is a way for us to direct message?

Really what I am trying to figure out is what is the ratio of value for the various things that different partners would bring to the table like: down payment, long term management, rehab labor, acting as contractor for rehab but not doing the work yourself.

I’m aware it’s never about quick cash or retiring in the matter of years. im just trying to figure out the ways to retire earlier than 60 and not working for someone else making them wealthier at my expense. 

My favorite source is Navy Federal for its long draw period of 20 years, and Figure for its fast funding.  

Figure out what your property taxes will be at the new sales price.

@Martti Eckert here's the big issue that no one really talks about that you hopefully find helpful (this is copy & pasted):-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

I need to figure out what to do next. 

I personally don't know of their group but figured id link that article since i remember reading it and the name clicked. 

@Tanner King learn how to work backwards on analyzing a deal, so you figure out the purchase price to offer to make your numbers work.Too many newbies think they have to offer asking price, which is not the case.

No guaranteed way to stop a determined, experienced thief:(Only deterrents that push them to easier jobs.The roof may be a good idea - until they figure out the just need a ladder to get up there and a rope to lower it down.