This isn't to say that I might not acquire the property via wholesaler but so far I've not ventured to.Definitely read, read, read, and interact.

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People willing to fund the marketing side generally fall - loosely - into 1 of 3 categories:1)  They can't, likely because of geography or time constraints, field the incoming calls and handle the inspections and property visits themselves;2)  They don't want to/don't enjoy the negotiations and interaction with sellers;3)  They are already successful and are looking to expand into additional areas/markets.You're basically looking for someone to invest in you, because they will be betting their investment on your ability to field, negotiate, evaluate, and close on the leads generated by their marketing dollars.  

Saying that , you need to be knowledgeable and understand contracts, be able to interact with agents and buyers alike 

I have looked at turnkey as a potential option, but I like a bit more interaction than it allows.  

If you are not experienced in the contracting industry, I believe you should stick with your plan of buying a home, and renting out rooms or units in the property.Build equity, get hands-on experience, start really learning the business, and get a bit of a sense for how to interact with contractors as you do minor repairs.Plus this way, you keep you W-2 income and the banks love it when you can show steady, consistent salary.

I've been on the forums now for about a week and have had some great interactions with people and have already learned so much from them. 

It's a great opportunity to get from behind the screen and shake hands with some of the people you'll interact with on the site.