@Charlie Hampton i looked at a few options in Salem with really good cashflow, mainly due to rock bottom purchase prices, but yeah, forget appreciation.

For the best job to help you with investing I would say go be a personal assistant to someone who is a mega star in your area in real estate investing.

I have an opportunity to pick up a place in this town of Rock Hill, NY and wondered if there were any BP’ers nearby that could help be my boots on the ground if I pulled the trigger on this one.

Don't shoot for the stars right from the start otherwise you will never get started. 

Is There Anyone In Central Arkansas (Little Rock) Willing To Help A Newbie Out Just A Tad But?

I had a 40 acre orchard in Santa Barbara sold 20 years ago but I've checked and the retired rock star who purchased it has had it on and off the market at incredibly low figures - check 1500 farren rd Goleta ca93117 could make an off Market /private agreement if you'Rare super motivated .

What other advice, tips, or tricks do BP members having for setting up a rock solid partnership?  

Bryce Stclair = Rockstar

I would stay away from the pebble rocks, based on looks. 

I feel like as a section 8 landlord you have to be more unfeeling and rock solid than most.