They may see value in having you aboard as a referral source if nothing else.

I'm open to other alternatives and sources as well? 

Does anyone know a source or direct sources to look for fresh estate listings or what exactly should I be looking for?

The small amount of "skin in the game" required by the borrower can usually be made from multiple sources (2nd position gap lenders/private lenders, seller carry back, cross collateral, personal capital, etc).

I would love to find a consistent source of funds for these transactions.

So you will have to have to find other sources to fund the rehab. 

I've used many different sources to get data, educational tools, etc. to learn about investing but I still have not made my first investment/home purchase. 

One area that we need to learn more about, that I'm sure many here are asking about, is how to find sources of private funding.

I have been told that if you don't have MLS access that redfin is the best source of information for comps.

I don't have to source large deposits for a pesky lender's underwriter!!"