I would look for them to be willing to teach me, answer my questions, ask me questions, challenge me, and ultimately have a vested interest in my personal and professional success. 

If you have general questions about local markets, investing styles on facing the challenges of being young in a cash business I'd be happy to discuss.

My close contractor friend told me to buy in Scottsdale cause that's where the money is, but to be honest that market looks more challenging to me at the moment (until I understand it more). 

We are real and have a unique way of working with you. 

Buyers like so see unique, so stay away from the Home Depot specials!

Finding a suitable partner may be more challenging, but if you're interested in making money in RE we have enough in common to at least discuss.  

They have a uniquely-situated property, though.

I know as an RE investor, I have always been focused on out of state, and I started with both private lending and buying turnkey and still do both of those things, but late last year I started investing in a unique crowdfunding platform, where I bought into a portfolio of 10 rental properties that the managers already own, and I co-own with them.  

Is this something I can challenge?

So, if the property is...unique...and doesn't qualify for a conventional loan, a portfolio lender may decide the issues are no big deal and make the loan.If nothing else, you can at least plead your case to a portfolio lender!