Plus one tenant, the only legacy,  I wouldn't put past inviting friends in to do laundry.  

Your best bet is to network with investors and mortgage brokers that are investor friendly.

Friends, family, business associates, doctor, dentist, accountant, etc.

You were raised by aliens.Do me a favor and share with your friends and family.

I graduated from the University of Puerto Rico in May 2017 and during this period a friend recommended that I read Rich Dad, Poor Dad.

However, our friends who are also buying rental properties said their agent always started renting activities early on and usually had a lease in place at the time of closing.

But, see next bit about working off-market sellers for a commission.If I am working with investors looking to flip and I source the property for them, I charge the off-market seller a small commission for bringing them the deal and I run the deal as dual agency to keep the transaction friendly and on track.

Next, IF you have access to private funding (family, friends, colleagues), THEY would likely charge less than HML Interest Rates for any balance still needed.

@Jason Timmerman - Has your wholesaler friend actually done this?  

The new investors that bring investor friendly realtors (such as myself) value is when they start to bring me wholesale deals i can help place with another investor.