Wilmington on the first Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:30PM. ccreia.wildapricot.org (this website hasn't been updated to reflect the change)NCREIA also meets monthly in Wilmington https://www.ncreia.com/Events.aspx?

Advice before he has to list MLS on where to get a few investors to help him solve his problem quick?

What zoning code could I request a zoning variance or rezoning that would allow us to have the 2 livable units on parcel, one primary residence and one additional living unit (known currently as ADU)?

I am about to settle on an established rent-by-the-room that is within the same few blocks. 

Focus on high-demand rental areas (suburbs for multifamily, tourist/business hubs for STRs) and consider scaling with the BRRRR method to build passive income.

Is your family member looking for a lot of cash upfront on the sale?

Quote from @Roland Stone: Anyone on here get on board with Anderson Business Advisors?

So she would have earned say 5% on her $280k (from a traditional sale after commissions.)  

U can do 100% if you want but you should have plenty of cash on hand as well. 

If you can find an investment that pays for itself, you won't be so nervous about investing.I also recommend you educate yourself on how to manage well.