How are they coming up with a security deposit and a months rent and moving costs for a new apartment?

My front is similar with packages delivered most days and being very confident if delivered to the front door that they are very secure.  

But section 8 is the way to go, higher rents + more security.

This means securing at least two bookings (to get a stay of less than 7 days) and completing all setup tasks.

In addition to using your own funds, have you looked into securing grants to "stack" the capital you have to still acquire properties?

I'm hoping to broaden my real estate literacy and savvy, as well as learn how to source, evaluate, and secure sponsors and deals that meet my financial goals.

There is also the lending field which is quite lucrative if your more into financecommercial real estate if some day you want to be doing bigger deals and making 6 figure commissions checks.. etc etc.to try to start your business as a flipper or wholesaler is tough and it has a 95% failure rate being that it appeals to the mass's of which many frankly don't have the skills to succeed or the financing behind them.OR converselyMake money at your chosen profession save and buy and hold.. buy the best you can hold for long term.. same with buying securities .

The FSM is the one that would grant permission to activate the utilities. 

To answer the title of your post, selling fsbo can be a good idea if:- you have experience selling RE- you price the home to sell- you have systems in place to collect inquiries and facilitate showings i.e. call center/email/google forms for screening inquiries, showing agent, lockbox, security alarm, etc. - you have dozens of local agents who can market the property for you and bring you a buyer- you are listing in a desirable area with low-inventory - you are not in a rush to sell

Instead we recommend all our clients to secure their properties as they see fit.