Make sure your financial house is in order, then make a move.  

I know it is possible to individually search county records for each properties' county website which I will absolutely do once I am ready to make an offer, however when I am simply browsing properties online without MLS access, I don't think that should be completely necessary just yet.

@Shasky Charles Welcome and glad you're taking the real estate path to buidling financial freedomSome critical books I'd say are as follows:1. 

For instance, what if the tenants see a big issue that you cannot immediately service and elect to pay rent over to the court causing you to experience financial strain or even default on your debt obligation?

It depends on your financial circumstances.

You don’t have to be in a partnership or corporation, any individual can’t start a fund.

Whatever you offer is cash in his pocket vs losing it to an inevitable tax lien sale = no cash & eventually no where to live.Most of these 'people' are oblivious to any knowledge of financial security so I'd find out what he would take to just walk away flush with cash.

Question is, is there companies or individuals that typically looks for partnerships for BRRRR deals?

Most new agents will begin working their inner network (close family and friends) and use these individuals to spread the word to their friends about you being an agent. 

I would just caution about putting up to much Due Diligence money up front.. and be realistic about your financial capacity.