Credit Union, Brokers, Banks (all have different advantage & disadvantages). 

Have about 50k I would invest (access to more), with excellent credit and good income too, from my full time job.

Trying to get myself out there but I know this is a really special community to be a part of.

So end result, 7.8 million illegals now have conditional special visas.

Right now, land (unless in a hot market) takes a special type of buyer/developer to turn it into money, so you're better off finding the thing the people with the money want. land tends to sit a long time...

The only example I can think of is that I asked an applicant questions about their credit report.

Leveraging a HELOC (home equity line of credit) could allow you to invest in multifamily without completely draining your savings.

Many warranties cover single-family homes or duplexes, but for multifamily properties, you might need a specialized policy.

Vs her current super-chill life, get's special discounts all over the place for being "too poor" and all the while can work cash jobs when wants extra, keeps her bank account low, plays the game to get here "free ride". 

I know a friend who is an attorney, although they don’t specialize in housing law.