We are nearly at a point where we will be able to borrow against our residence so we can add some skin to the game, but would love to find someone with experience to go in partners with... someone who could show us the ropes on a few rehabs.

I have a 1031 specialist I can connect you with in Ohio

. :)Ronald, you didn't mention the cash you have as skin in the game.

HML's obviously has it's uses...But why end up potentially paying 12-15% plus 4-6 points and have to have some skin in the game when you can educate yourself on how private mortgage lending works ( NOT the same as HML) If you are in RE for the long haul then not learning how PML works and how to find/educate your own lenders is crazy.

That said, I'd like them to have a little skin in the game. 

The goal is to hold on to these properties and rent them out, but should their expenses or vacancy continue to outweigh their profitability, selling to breakeven or for profit would be a potential exit strategy.Team Mentor CPA RE Attorney Marketing Specialist Property Manager ContractorFinancials 9 to 5 Income = $150,000 Gross Credit Card = $20,000 credit limit Equity = $10,000 Cash Credit Score = 700

@Brianna Lopez here’s an idea:1) scrape a few hundred bucks together to hire a credit specialist who can help you  get your credit back up into the 700’s.  

They have more skin in the game then you do.Make sure you get clear title.

I already have spoken with a very experienced redevelopment specialist, and a big local builder/investor that have been very helpful, but they will only work with me so much until I have a property under contract. 

I'd call around and develop some relationships with other foundation specialists - especially those that have done work with other investors recently.