When my business partner and I were still flipping we bought a couple through Auction.com and we always used a private money lender to fund those and our other flips. 

I'm not looking for partners, but rather people to collaborate with as I'm working to scale my business.  

It's about to be your small business.

That being said, it can be the most satisfying and cash-flow-positive business around. 

A formal business built on this seems overkill as you’re essentially paying someone for a service that already has standard model.If you and the parnter have distinct business tasks/abilities (i.e. not what you would hire an agent or contractor for), such as off-market lead generation, that’s a different discussion.

yes, its a people business.

I'm sure there's other stuff you'll want to factor in - what businesses are moving to and from each areas. 

And real lenders don’t troll for business by texting.

Growth can kill a business just as quickly as poor cash flow. 

Plus the street isn't a busy one.