Question- there is probably a cool, professional way to word it, but I was wondering:  if I wanted to work/partner with a friend of mine who has the funds -but none of the time, knowledge, or contacts to find and manage properties- I would find the properties, find renters, and manage the property, and he would lay out the %25 down payment.  

If you need lenders to finance your deals, then you need to present them with a spreadsheet analysis of the property you wish to purchase, along with exit strategies.BP has all the tools you need to present your deals in a professional manner.  

Find a professional that will help you package all of the properties in one bundle, make this the best thing that ever happened to you.  

Get a written opinion of the rental value from a qualified real estate professional.2.

Cash Flow, Income and Expense, Commercial Enhancements and various complex equity waterfalls and many factors requires reasoned professionals to "size" up.

Pay someone to take pictures if you don't know how to take photos that approximates professional quality real estate photos.

Most of them come into REI with the consumer's mindset of "I can save money if I DIY", even though few of them are qualified / licensed professionals in any of the skilled trades nor are they qualified financial, legal or business professionals.

I have many clients who purchase vacation homes, and after rehab need professional pictures done for sites like airbnb, homeaway, vrbo etc..

Make it clear you're a professional. 

I’m from Rockaway New Jersey and I have a background in professional sales.