They're expensive, but I know several people who have gone thru each program and become what I think are successful investors, moreso than other programs. 

The Meter Save program was discontinued in Chicago in 2022 and it seems there are no viable options that I qualify for (I’ve looked at the department of waters options and I don’t fit the qualifications).this feels like I’m getting ripped off each month in the bill and am really needing support here.

There was a post that I was interacting with on the Classifieds section where someone has a program that allows you put something like $5K down.

Is this section 8-(or some kind of fixed income program) these units seem very low priced?

I'm sure there are other meetups in Dallas, but I'm familiar with the REIA program that has chapters in most big cities.

How is it for preparing taxes? 

You also may need to start with more capital so you are prepared for unexpected situations.

This way they can take advantage of programs they have access to but have little knowledge of (for the largest purchase of their life). 

[AI programs, actually called Large Language Modules, can give you false responses.

I find that it's almost a one stop shop in that I can use it for my business checking and savings accounts, bookkeeping, for rent collection, I can issue virtual credit card, I can create all the financial reports I need to run my real estate business and prepare for tax filing and through their partners I can vet my tenants, develop state-specific leases and more.