You need to start inside your head, reprogram your thinking with constant uplifting, motivating books and audio, turn off the boob tube, 86 sports, and other distractions, and listen to some BP podcasts as there are plenty of people making it part time. 

It's just not possible.The better organized and more complete your short sale packages, the more you document any questions that might arise in due diligence, the faster the process will go.

I will be providing the financing for the property through a heloc on my current home which is paid off, and my partner will be; finding the deal, finding the title company etc for purchase, organizing the contractors, and selling the property.  

John, if he is in the area I think he is, there are some communities in that area that would welcome the home and might even work with him on other homes they have in their communities - if he was well organized and professional in his programs and his approach to them.

@Kim Tucker Alright, I am working on finding an organization to work with to get one.

Can any of you recommend a good way for us to organize our finances so that all costs can be easily tracked and split 50/50?

Communities on the South Side benefited from strong catholic diocese schools and the fact that their businesses were in between the suburbs and downtown business district and sports arenas.

Reading books and blogs, interacting with other investors/mentors (both local and not)2) Research and purchase my first rental property within 3 months (with a preference for a duplex or triplex hack)3) Generate a smart portfolio of rental properties that reaches $5,000 in monthly cash flow within five years.4) Achieve a net worth of seven figures through organic real estate portfolio equity (ongoing).Life Goals:1) Lose 20lbs before February 1st  (Thanksgiving has lit a proverbial fire under me)2) Improve my softball swing during the winter in preparation for next season3) Ski Jackson Hole within the next 3 seasons (it's next on my hitlist)4) Achieve a comfortable living with a satisfying work/life balance (this is vague, I know, but I believe this vision will become clearer if I know at least what direction I'm steering)I appreciate any and all input, any stories, wisdom, pitfalls, triumphs, critiques, and opinions as I set off (and throughout) my journey.

Is there any real estate meetings or organizations near Orlando, FL or Brevard County that I could be involved with?

But, as mentioned, check out first time home buyer programs, often the credit side isn't as strict, might be 3% down, some allow non-profit organizations to assist you, sounds like a better way to go in a hot market, you may not have to settle for a pig that can't be financed as you might under seller financing.