Looking for the right combo of location, interest rate and return on investment to slowly build a portfolio to create passive income. - Rod Gipson

Try a couple others as well to network with more individuals.

@Tucker Long I would reccomend as @Sam Bhullar said and create several niche sites.

That is in the works right now.Since the investor is extremely busy and used to doing everything himself, I am working on gaining as much knowledge as I can on my own to invest myself as well as to create value for future JV's and partnerships.I found BiggerPockets from a friend at work who is in the process of flipping his first property.

This is beneficial because you can use this extra cashflow to reinvest in another property to create a snowball effect until you max out with Fannie Mae.

Fannie and Freddy loan to individuals and not LLC's.2) Varying by bank, 3 months to a year on non commercial- as soon as same month as rent on commercial. 3) Yes, but you need to talk to the commercial department.4) That's what I do.

I seriously doubt the bank is going to work with you as an individual contacting them unsolicited.

We would like to sell that house and buy another property in this manner to create a win-win for everyone. 

I know these 3rd party companies can take a hotel given to them by a buyer, reposition it, and then even manage it for you, creating a semi-absentee owner investment.  

@Adam SipherdSee following regarding self-employment income. https://www.irs.gov/individuals/tax-trails-self-employment-income-9