There's more flexibility in this space, in Canada, than most people know, due to changes over the past two years.My guy's name is:Hitesh Rathod, CFA CEO NexusCrowd

I then write in the name and address of property I am looking to purchase.

Is there a way we could co-sign on a mortgage, or simply have the title to the home in his name and I transfer a potential down payment directly to him?

@Dan Silverstone Your best bet might be a local community bank or credit union on their portfolio or commercial lending side.

Would the loan be in both of our names or can it be just one of us? 

Dan Trinh I am in multiple states and was going with the normal household names in each state.

Lastly, and more complicated, would be to go build yourself a webpage, and start collecting names and email addresses, so that you can send out your deals via email to those buyers. 

Your best bet is to pay down the NC property using the rent and your income to create some cushion of equity.

In order for me to transfer the lease to my name I have to build a 300 sq ft structure on the property so that she is not transferring undeveloped land to me (a policy to make sure people live and build on the land and not just sell after receiving it).

Your best bet is to find a really great deal and partner with a local investor/mentor to get things moving.