Do you have any advice of finding Investors that I could offer my time to?Yes

Equity goes up and down, but if you are holding for the long haul and buying cash flowing properties home values are just less relevant.

Also, as a long-haul trucker you'll have many hours in which to listen to real estate podcasts. .

My major concern is that this is a long haul strategy and thus the income from equity/rent will take years to accumulate.

I have the ability to sell off some toys to generate cash, but haven't committed to that yet. 

Assuming it is not glued to the floor, pull it off the tack strips, cut it into strips and haul it out.

Here's a short list for consideration:=======================COMMERCIAL PROPERTY PURCHASE AGREEMENT PLUS Contingencies you write-in: 1) property appraises for at least full offered price 2) Buyers Inspection approval 3) clean termite section 1 completion by license company 4) all existing leases to be surrendered by COE 5) a complete rent-roll for tenant(s) with begin-end dates, existing rents & deposits 6) deposits to be assigned to the buyer at COE clean title & title insurance paid by seller all taxes paid current, unpaid amounts to be prorated to YE.

That may be a better and more realistic survey than a bunch of real estate investors ;-)For the long haul, getting security and stability under control so you can find carefully vetted, longer term tenants seems to me a better plan. 

My guess on your folks long term success would simply be the magic formula of rising rents over time, reducing debt (and increasing equity) as your tenants pay down your mortgage, and in, many areas, handsome price appreciation....Over the long haul it has been an effective formula for many investors even if you can't articulate it (the home prices and rents have just gone plain gone up over 30 years...)Best of luck Philip....

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