Do you have anybody in your network that might have the financial capability to fund it?

Getting to know players in town that can put solid off-market opportunities in front of you can present tremendous advantages if you're well prepared. 

Once we had that, I felt much more capable to manage a rehab I didn't live in, but in my same city.

I very diligently look through and find the deals before they sit for a day. 3) Connecting with wholesalers or other players to have deals before anyone sees them. 

I'm 51 and can finally say I'm financially independent and capable of retiring early, though I doubt I ever will.Real estate is forgiving.

Definitely not a bad choice with Cozy, but there are certainly other options out there that are probably better suited for what you're trying to accomplish as an independent DIY rental owner (and also completely free with more capabilities than Cozy).There are a lot of tools that can help you to self-manage the rental process.

But after your a few deals you can prove you're a real player in the market.

What is the fastest way to find someone who can close rather quickly? Would it be signs? Or online somewhere? Thanks in advance!

Continue to use this approach until commercial financing or purchasing under LLC name is necessary or makes financial/business sense.Personally, I would not share the ownership of the loan debt(two names on loan), even if an option(may not be), as this will A) limit the amount of loans you are both capable of achieving in the residential space and B) have impacts on both your DTI ratios at the same time.Hope that is helpful.

Also, you are so right...a rental BRRR is capable of being a flip if I decide to go that route.