We figured that maybe we can continue to borrow from the private sector if borrowing from equity isn't the best option.

If you haven't already, take a listen to the BP podcast - it was a huge part of my education as I started in REI and will give you so much confidence to tackle this new venture. 

I figured this is the best place to start and while I wait for responses continue to research my area.Things I haven't done yet-learned the buying process-read and understand the contracts-find a good contractor-find a hard money lender-figured out what I don't knowThanks for taking the time to read my post, if you have any suggestions on reading material that would be awesome :).

The education I received through the podcast was invaluable in giving me the knowledge and confidence to do the first deal.

I’m look for some creative ways to leverage long term against them so I can continue what I start a couple of years ago.

@Joseph Back I wouldn't try too hard to convert your equity partners. let them know what you want to do and, if they're not interested, continue investing on your current terms until you don't need them anymore.

That's going to continue to be an issue unless Michigan stops tying property taxes to school funding.

She is continuing to lie regarding the dog being a service animal.

congrats on getting started and as for education and wanting to learn more this is an awesome site where you can get a ton of information but you need to know what you're doing all this information can be an overload if you dont know exactly what you want to do in the game man !

Unless you are super experienced and have crazy deep pockets you may be in for a lot more education than you ever wanted.