I have formed an LLC with my partners, securing funding, and leveraging creative financing strategies.

They use technologies such as drone flyovers, infrared imaging, and LiDAR.

It was a textile based area, when everything went overseas or technology based it got left behind.

Talk to a lender to see what financing and leverage options exist: where cam i find these types of people? 

It's straight up math & technology.

Leveraging low-money-down lending programs is one of the best ways to build a real estate portfolio with minimal upfront capital.

Technology makes long distance investing possible, but it's still easier and less risky to do it close to home. 

I was drawn to real estate as a way of investing money I have saved up (around $130K with additional funds to leverage out of a 401K if needed), and potentially creating reliable cash flow over the next 10 years. 

Doug, you’ve gone with “what works” for you, not all the “latest fancy” technology, for technology sake.  

That is just a flat out lie, no lender would have any issue with a GP contributing more capital to a property.4) Stop highlighting positive financial leverage on your new investment opportunities when all you’re doing is paying massive fees upfront to buy down the rate.