I am always ready to network and build long-term relationships with the goal of becoming financially independent. 

you don't just go to a website, write in some numbers and poof, get a proof of funds. you need to speak with a mortgage officer to go through your income, assets, debt, etc. and see if you qualify for it.

I don't have time to cold call, find off market listings, growing markets, run numbers, etc.If it isn't on zillow, I do not know about it.Luckily, the financial side of things is not an issue and I am very willing to put capital to work.Here is my ideal scenario (not sure if this even exists but I'll try):- Investor friendly agent that can send deal flow- Likes numbers so I can make better decisions- Can help with upgrades and getting properties ready for renters- If full BRRRR property, manage that rehab project.- Can help finding, or being, the property manager.Time and expertise are my largest constraints.Capital and motivation to put that capital to work and my best assets for this specific scenario.This can be a great relationship leading to dozens of deals if we do it right.However, I do not know where to go.Please help.

I find the houses and do the designing/ decorating and financial stuff, he does the majority of the labor. 

Separate from the lack of necessary information, I'm not aware of any market in this country that can support the costs of ground up construction, particularly in the scale you are envisioning  where 2 bedroom units are renting for $1400 without significant subsidies. 10% max cost as a percentage of asset value on completion is a good rule of thumb. that is how we underwrite every market. 

For LTR / traditional rentals, Roseville, Rocklin, and Folsom are great areas with many A-class assets to choose from. 

But, there of course would be some cash outlay in order to purchase new capital assets or update the properties. 

My cousin has stepped up to fill the financial need, but I still will require in person guidance when planning the rental launch late this year or early next year. 

I am a realtor here in Cincinnati that works hard for out-of-state investors to find them the best property that fits their financial goals.

If you do otherwise, you are lying to a financial institution, a serious federal offense.If the loan is not backed by the fed, you can do whatever you and the bank agree to.