If you find someone worth that much liquid they could fund the whole thing themselves.LeBron James is doing this.

The problem, I did a no money down VA loan, so I have no real equity in the home, and the amount of origination fees, funding fees, and seller costs would mean I lose on the deal unless appreciation saves me or I figure something else out.

Paying off a mortgage is a solid guaranteed investment at an interest rate higher than you can get from any AA investment (like a bond).One endorsement of 15-year loans is on BP podcast #279 starting at 5:10 and continuing for 

For the funds the down payment on the Brooklyn home, we have been speaking to our mortgage broker about options.

I currently have funding from my credit union and SBA loan

I'm going to assume you have separate accounts for your business so you aren't co-mingle funds with your personal accounts.  

I was terrified....i wish i had bought more..light fixes, and holds, turn over to prop mngmnt, with right funding in place beforehand is pretty easy..even less emotional than being to much into it involved present...i just suggest don't buy substantial fix, rehab and flip from out of state...and not knowing area or connections...but hold is pretty easy, not so hard, with right agent boots on ground...

Contrary, if you have zero experience then you might want to consider something more simple such as syndication or buying into a note fund. 

@Jim WaltersI am all for buying and holding index funds and just now starting to buy and hold real estate.

Also, my husband especially, would like for us to move into more "hands off" investments even if that means somewhat lower returns.I have seen Delaware Statutory Trusts advertised as a vehicle for investing 1031 funds.