@Neal Collins Thank you for pointing me in that direction!

From a tax perspective, a self directed IRA would provide the best benefit.

Can't you roll your IRA over to a Self-Directed IRA, take money out of there in the amount of your renovation budget, and then be allowed to deposit 100% of the profit of that property sale into that IRA, to be used for your next investment, tax-free/tax-deferred? 

I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of success/least resistance on a current home I'm dealing with.

Send them direct messages asking them about their market, their investment experience, and property managers.

But if you title the property in your own name then all the funds can go directly to you each month...

A lot of deals are never listed and taken directly to known buyers so you need to be on their radar.There's also some syndication opportunities around Indy if you are looking to scale.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that James has spent money on a team, marketing, keeps contractors (or employs them directly) busy, etc. 

If you go to a bank or lender directly, you will most likely be dealing with an unlicensed salesperson who's sole job is to sell you on what's going to make the bank or lender the most money.

Can someone point me in the right direction?