Consider connecting with local REI meetups, hospitality groups, or even online forums like this one to find like-minded investors.You could also pitch your successful track record to potential equity partners.

Most hard money lenders will want to know about your track record - if you have no experience, partnering with someone who has a track record will likely be an easier path to approval (and likely higher leverage) than applying by yourself. 

Why ask: You want to know the mentor’s qualifications, expertise, and track record in the specific area you need help with.

I don't want to violate any of the self-promotion rules on this thread by specifically linking or name-dropping, but it's from a data analytics platform I am working on specifically built for tracking construction, debt, and ownership activity in the Philadelphia region.I will be posting more detailed insights soon. 

I still need a way to track each tenant’s water usage, so I’m considering the Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor.

For another business I run I do post daily accountability in a FB/mentorship group and that does help me stay on track.

A reputable title company will keep things on track. 

Can keep track of different tenants.

So investors want someone with a long track record of reliable and risk adjusted returns.

Reality is owners do NOT value/track their own time, but handymen and contractors start charging the moment they leave their home or office.