Looking to connect with those having success investing in single-family rentals in Royal Oak to Birmingham, MI. 

I am also open to Partnerships or funds so if there are groups or firms you would recommend with good reputations of success who work with informed investors that would be helpful as well. 

Ok so I have a coworker who's looking to buy a home in the same area I've decided to invest in he's getting a mortgage in his name and asked if I would be willing to put up half the down payment and split the cash flow between the two of us has anyone done this do you have any suggestions any horror stories any success stories.

I want so badly to be one of those members posting in the "success stories" forums.

There is no plan, there is no determination.99.9% of successful real estate investors raise money by approaching family, friends and others with a niche and written plan. 

have fun and keep a score card of your success (add up equity until you hit a million dollarstenants - your new responsibilities - treat them like customers - they'll pay your mortgages if you dodo not associate yourself with a mentor or buy expensive real estate programs unless you know for sure that the instructor  or mentor has a reasonable large net worth and is qualified to teach you what you need!

The main driver of a successful BRRRR is the refinance.

This was a referral from a friend of mine that had a similar situation happen and used them with great success.

There are also a few real estate meet up groups in the area you should check out.Keep those goals in front of you as you will achieve success if you try hard enough and connect with like minded people.

I figure I will wait until this project is done and successful first, this way I will have some creditably.