In case you aren't aware, there is an online magazine called Affordable Housing Finance. 

below I'll list you 27 ways :) On a more serious note, I myself am financially ready to invest but feel like I need more education. therefore I am super eager to analyze deals for others to gain experience, and if one of those deals will end up being an actual investment there could be a commission for the finder and it would be a double win.Ways to find deals :)  - MLS - Driving for dollars (and actively asking)- Your inner and outer circle (social clubs and groups)- Real estate clubs - BP marketplace- Direct mail marketing - Pre-foreclosure (contact home owners ahead of time)- Courthouse steps- Eviction records- Craigslist adds- Craigslist keywords- Tax liens  - Yard signs- Billboards- Car signs - Radio commercials - Looking for 'for sale by owners'- Expired listings - Family and friends - Newspaper adds- Landlord magazines- Blogging or content marketing - SEO (search engine optimization) - Wholesale - Commercial brokers- Online market places 

Yes if you want to live in the hustle and bustle of a major city you are going to pay and likelihood of Buying before 35-40 is rare, but if you lived in a more modest area there are still plenty of areas where a nice home is under $250k and you have the ability to work remote for a company and make higher wages than you would if you were working local in that area.25-30 years ago my guess is if you did the studies the average age of buying a home was not much different today, but today everyone thinks everything in life should happen immediately - the instant gratification factor.https://www.stylight.com/Magazine/Home-And-Living/Average-Age-First-Time-Home-Buyer-May-Surprise/

You can build a brand new dream home the land for $150-250k or a magazine worthy Bali bungalow type casita without the land for $1-125/SF. 

To get rid of some of those questions from guests you could automate the sending of an FAQ document or welcome magazine with things to do in the area, etc. 

Fortune Magazine wrote an article in July of 2020 titled "The best and wort places in the US to invest in real estate during the pandemic" and Fayetteville is considered 2nd best. 

The 1,041-bed hospital was recently ranked as one of the news magazine's World's Best Hospitals 2022.Look for agents that align with your interest.

You being a New Yorker..I recommend ATL.

Read "Fine Homebuilding" magazine too.

We have things like EAO insurance(see www.insurancejournal.com/magazines/)and Umbrella insurance(see www.geico.com/information/)BUT you best protection is AVOIDING STUPID ACTIONS, as even with an LLC, EAO and Umbrella insurance, you STILL can be sued and loose.