I would get your finances in order (pay off all debts) and increase your savings before doing this.

If I could go back in time a few years, I would have sought out a partnership before taking on certain projects as it would have saved me quite a bit of money and headache. 

Or do we save the cash flow, and use that money to work towards the next purchase?

You can save some money by getting a refurbished laptop off Apple’s website.Also consider what you’re doing.

Im trying to save to start working on my own deals 

Are you looking to optimize tax savings during operations or on a sale?

So I would like to take the money I have managed to save and partner with an investor with experience and gain some experience more than anything.

You'll save yourself a ton of time and money and headaches. 

There is some talk that those are going away starting this tax year, but I received one with my VA loan and it has saved me thousands in federal taxes over the past 5 years.If the lender cannot do an MCC for you, than don't use that lender.

Since I wouldn't have a mortgage payment for two years, that was my plan, just save the money to apply it to the principal, however my fear is based on how hot my market is right now, so im afraid in two years would be totally the opposite.