What you want to do then is analyze how many cash flowing properties you need to own to make up that income from the second job or how much profit you would need from a flip.While you are figuring that out spend as much time as you can listening to podcasts, reading books and going to meetups to absorb as much practical knowledge as you can.

Property has consistently been full--Appreciation has been great as well--present market value estimate around $475,000.

This supply has consistently risen, slow and steady, for the last 40+ years... until COVID.Check out the incredible graph below.

Was wondering if you all had any ideas on best practices on finding financial partners, besides lenders, and banks, that would be open to partnering on deals in a virtual world?

I was able to build a small team consisting of a third party contractor who is now dedicated solely to my properties, a part-time business manager, and a part-time project manager.

To qualify for a mortgage you typically need to prove a consistent 2-year work history.

Dollars have specific practical value.IF you want another reason, it's this:  The value of a percentage is defined by the number of specific dollars it represents. 

And truly it would be very difficult to give any sort of practical advise without understanding more of your financial picture.

By law, if you are treating a known source of lead paint (not saying you are, and your report may indicate the opposite) you need to be licensed in lead safe practices or hire someone who is. 

This is not technically correct, but the most practical approach is ATM.