We always say go to family and friends first since that is your closest network.  

The closest metro out of the top 50 in the U.S. to see this type of growth was Silicon Valley, which grew its GDP by 99% during the same period."

Thousands of records, some of which aren’t accurate or no longer reflect a tenant’s financial situation, won’t easily pop up and influence landlords or other screeners, said James Mackey, an attorney with the Legal Aid Society of Columbus."

As @Jonathan Greene mentioned it can be that the relationship is not well enough developed, however I’ve pitched opportunities to some of my closest friends who have given similar objections simply because all they’ve ever Interested in are common stocks, REITs, and mutual funds.

It is possible the sales price of the life estate however much will go to the nursing home and the ex-owner will qualify for aid once the money is gone.  

Also keep in mind though- owning a house could interfere with your financial aid- I'd speak to an expert about that. 

Rentometer is usually hit-and-miss when it comes to estimating monthly income, but it says that the closest rental property to yours that it knows about rents for $1,200/month. 

Everyone single person who discourages you from getting in real estate either doesn't have the courage to do it themselves or they have a random great uncle or third cousin who bought a house in a low income area and surprisingly the tenant tore the house up and didn't pay etc...You truly are the average or reflection of the five closest people around you.

The closest neighbor is a quarter mile away, across corn fields.

@Connor O'Dwyer A start is googling "How to get a real estate license in CT" First link: "How to Get a Connecticut Real Estate License I CT REALTORS"Review local boards that might be offering classes:Review the list to find the board closest to you, call them, and keep calling to see who offers something that suits your needs.Then get after it.