Thanks Mike, yeah NM has a Walter White reputation now.

I still did a paper lease and other forms and the tenant was asking if they could pay online.

It sounds weird, but you have to be careful how much you advertise so that you don't get a reputation for being "out of money", while at the same time networking with wealthy individuals/family offices/private equity.It's a little different if your approach is going to be only loaning your own capital.

My advice would be try and find a reputable investor friendly Realtor in the area 1st and foremost.

I read online that baseline, and azibo offer that.

Continue educating yourself through books and online courses tailored to real estate and market analysis.

One closed shop 3 weeks into my program and removed all their online content.

Find and try to go to some Real estate investor meetups (REIA)- look on Facebook, Meetup or just search online- those are mostly held in the evenings during the week, so even working full-time you could probably attend a couple per month. 

I will of course use YouTube and other online sources, but I'd also like to speak with a person and even build a relationship with my local hardware store!

I’ve tried to look up municipal codes online in regards to rent by the room and limits on unrelated people living in the same home and have had no luck.