I wouldn’t place much emphasis with the 1% rule.

It also places a strong emphasis on security, both for the storage of data and the eSignature process and has many high-level security certifications.

Also, I would always put an emphasis on cash flow since if you do have true cash flow the value of your asset doesn't really matter.

I think Robert Kiyosaki’s emphasis on one’s own house not being an asset is in order to help people shift their mindset to look for buying things or acquiring things that create passive income or cash flow.

Double emphasis on the water bill statement

Also, are their free or relativelty affordable sales programs with an emphasis on real estate that you all reccomend?

Bolded for extra emphasis.

I have been an investor for 10 years with emphasis on cash flow properties.

Your emphasis should probably not go towards "splitting the profits" (which, as mentioned above, why would they need you if that was the case), your strategy might be better directed at saving them from the pressure of their present situation without taking over their troubles.

I am in Queens, New York looking to house hack my first property, but because of NYC prices I was thinking of possibly going the out of state route with an emphasis on Dallas.