@Michelle Felkey You could always bring in a partner and/or private lender.

I have a sign posted that says private property, no parking. 

I created a VA LLC with my daughter as the owner (for my anonymity and asset protection), and was planning to hold private mortgages (using another LLC I created), to strip equity and for anonymity.  

If you want to look at something less traditional than just owning and renting the house, think about doing private money mortgaging.

It's important to do your due diligence and research the local market, as well as establishing a strong network of professionals to support your investments.Ultimately, the best deals are the ones that align with your investment goals and provide a good balance of cashflow and potential for long-term growth.

Might be best for syndication as the capital will be significant) Where do we find a private money lender / a hard money lender to start with?

Readers should seek professional advice.

In Houston, Tx we get traveling nurses, divorced parents wanting to be close to kids, students, traveling professionals, and just people looking for a way to budget their life.

https://www.getaway.co/faqs Has anyone responded to you privately about this option.

But one of the things I learned at a very young age, was in business, always deal with professionals who have the most experience where experience is needed.