Gregory Carcaci it will be hard to find 100% financing but a JV could be structured where you get a certain percent for finding the deal, possible rehab and selling.Send me a PM with the type of deals and areas in which you plan to focus.

Each member owns the physical house they live in but jointly own shares in the land.  

Considering my job was basically to get a property ready for market (clean out/fix, get appliances, full occupancy, etc) I assumed the only SOLID way to get accurate appreciation was physically adding value to the property (renovations, etc.) and increased rents.

 $5,000 (could go with cheaper laminant and save $1,500)4) Gut the two small bathrooms $7,000 (Replace bisque jetted bath tub with white standard tub, reframe leaky tile shower, replace vanities/ toilets.)5) resurface kitchen cabinet doors $1,6006) granite counter top ~$3,0007) Remove structural wall separating living rooms $2,0008) GE appliances $2,200There is other work to be done (HVAC, foundation, paint etc.) but items above are the ones with potential for cost savings. 

Many mortgage brokers can structure the loan in several different ways.

How long does it typically take from the date you filed an eviction, until you actually have the tenant physically removed if it comes to that?

@Kurt Pourbaix I agree with other responders, as described this sounds more like a joint venture than a lender/borrower situation.However, talk to your accountant, there may be ways to structure your arrangement so part of it is lending (with interest income & principal repayment) and part of it is investing...if that would be helpful to you and your tax situation.

After realizing the market is essentially gambling, I started looking to real estate as I love the idea of having my money in something physical and real. 

Creative deal structuring. 

Since you have just started your journey, I'm curious to know how you structured your business.