We even allow tenants to pay cash at a few places we partner with (711, ace cash express, CVS) where they take in cash and rather than buy a money order, they show a QR code and they $ goes right into their ledger 

You are better off partnering with an experienced agent and have that agent or broker give you a referral fee. 

Those funds can be cash from his own or a friend or partner's bank account, or they can be from a transactional funder. 

My colleague Stephen Thomas for acting as my accountability partner as we both did our first deal during the same time frame.

@Randall Degges  TK or not I would strongly suggest getting your own inspection. 

My partner and I are looking to purchase a SFH in Philadelphia and have recently formed an LLC as an investment vehicle.

My partner and I focus solely on value add apartment complexes.

In my opinion, getting these right is the primary concern.There are several ways you could structure the finances and profit split between you and your partners, and you'd probably want to consult an attorney (on the structure and terms) and CPA (on the tax implications).

Yes I was explaining that to one of my partners.

My partner and I have located a few properties we’re interested in flipping.