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And told tales of people “just like you” who are less educated, have less money, and are less smart that made big bucks.  

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I am re-reading 'The book on Rental Property Investing' by Brandon Turner then going to re-read 'The Book on Investing In Real Estate with No (and Low) Money down' by Brandon Turner and 'Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat' by David Greene. 

if so, what would be the best way to get the money to fund this without having to do partnerships?

I’m currently have all my money in a live in flip but see opportunities all the time.

We spent money on the inspector, the appraiser, and the lawyer.

I considered ordering the lender's inspection/appraisal, but this wasn't an option because the water and electricity are currently turned off, and HUD won't turn them back on until I have submitted earnest money of $2,000.

It's so easy that you really don't need anyone, but an escrow company involved in the transaction, so you would be saving lots of money. 

When you say you are paying them - is this money going directly to them or into an escrow account?