One long-shot option is to offer a lease at something like $1,300. 

This is a physical asset, not paper, and it's providing consistent income.Albeit for your not understanding tax laws and depreciation, I'm wondering why there's a question as to what you should keep.You understand capital gains, but I'm pretty sure you're not familiar with depreciation and loan paydown.

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

Maryland has more likely (but still long shot) criteria.But, it is not safe to assume you won't be sued since the US has about 30 million civil lawsuits pending as I type this.And, it is against public policy to insure intentional torts.

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DealMachine and direct mail can work well, but consistency is key.

I have gone through the entire course and I will tell you to go ahead and give it a shot. 

This is not easy to do consistently and effectively.

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

And while nothing is foolproof the most consistent method of finding good vendors is relying on OTHER real estate investors that have worked with those vendors.