How does one get started freelancing coming from a 9-5 job?

For the past 7 years I've done nothing but work for companies doing everything from video game dev to writing various network and web services. I will be moving out of the Bay Area to an area of the US with far less opportunity for tech jobs.

I would very much like to learn how to get started finding remote work to do, either through companies or directly with clients. I'm also more of a backend dev, and probably need to find someone great at UI/UX/front-end dev to partner with.

What is the best way to go about finding both clients and partners to start a freelance web dev business with?

Talk to people you know. Your social and work circles will be the biggest source of work. You may also try contacting companies that have job openings and offering your services instead. The trick is not getting clients. Its getting good clients. Good luck.

Can you update your profile to provide contact info?

Here is one I have not seen listed in this discussion:

https://grouptalent.com/welcome/

i think if you have great github,stackoverflow profil , the people and the great company wil be interesting in your services , there is a lot of website to offer remote job like weworkremotly or freelancers .i think it depends in your skills