I do come to Orlando a couple times a month with a BiggerPockets meetup and another social meetup. 

On social media (Instagram) follow several people that offer a course in rental arbitrage that you might consider joining up with.

They trust me based on my rep on social media, Youtube, etc and if they don't trust me, they learn after 1-2 offers are submitted (not high enough) and they do not get property.

Because of Larson’s fixed Social Security income, he could not afford to pay the property taxes he owed, nor could he afford the cost of utilities in the home.    

@Kim LeJeuneI have to assume that it was a rental house, as opposed to your personal residence or a flip.Each monthly payment has 3 components: interest - taxable as ordinary incomereturn of your principal - not taxablecapital gain - taxable at various ratesYour down payment has components #2 and #3.Interest should come from an amortization table. 

Every 3 mins on Social Media and I get a guru ad. 

Most folks do not have the social skills, fortitude or personal touch to build up a strong network needed to succeed as a RE agent.

Try listening to Codie Sanchez on any social media platform.

Expand your network and explore social media events and make sure to connect with local lenders and brokers as it's beneficial for achieving your goals.

Additive, they are investing money into homes that are likely immediate performing a value-add component.