So in reality you are ALWAYS gambling in the stock market, yes, even with those big names that seem inconceivable to every drop and ESPECIALLY with those because most are so shocked and in disbelief when it occurs that it's only realized after your left with pennies on the dollar because you waited out a recovery that was never coming. 3rd: MATH and leverage.     

My name was mentioned as having been the source of information.  

I did look up syndications but, I want to get experience in owning, rehabing and scaling a long term rental portfolio where I keep n hold the investment on my name long term.

My name is Giselle Toscano.

Best bet is likely (not absolute - everyone's situation is different) is to look at a national lender or broker that has options in lots of states - its a great development versus 20 odd years ago, with technology, internet, places like this - can have access to many more options than before (local broker or lender thats it)

If your goal is to offset your mortgage with a house hack then Lowell would be a good bet, but if you're looking for a longer term appreciation play then the areas closer to the city would be better, although the offset from cashflow may be lower than what you're looking for.A good step for you would be to dig into specific areas more as @Lien Vuong noted above.

I bet it looks very amateurish.

Otherwise, rent-by-room is probably your best bet.

"A mortgage by any other name...". 

Your best bet are still the Townships - they have the best schools in the county with the least restrictions.