Should I use savings, retirement funds or conventional lending? 

Where the turnkey guys do all their normal stuff but you are funding it all upfront.

If you subsequently need to rehab or need funds for major maintenance expenses, then funds would be available assuming you didn't max out the HELOC. 

I've caught the bug, and I'm starting to get real creative with getting funding. 

I'm in the middle of creating a business plan and researching funding options to replace the potential investor so I don't loose my momentum. 

Include Proof of Funds.

@Alyse Oz I don’t have much experience with forming LLCs for rental properties but for use in a startup or business most incorporate in Delaware because they have a separate court for business entities and they allow for easy transfer of venture ownership to allow startups receive funding from VCs.

If I invest in a note fund, are the periodic payments first considered taxable interest or are they first considered return of capital?

Earnest, it really depends.How much do you have in time or funds to advertise.

The house was purchased with Cash using HELOC funds from our primary residence.