Some people think doctors are evil and tumors melt away with herbal drinks in the vitamix, and that we somehow are trying to BS people and the internet knows better, haha.

Folks need to be very careful getting advice off the internet from those dealing in notes.I could chime in Ken Rishel who does lending compliance and ask him this question:How many dealers/brokers are in full compliance with regulations?

I suggest that you use the money available first to set up a proper structure with an attorney, the DIY stuff off the internet accomplished by unaware newbies will usually be inefficient or improper or mismanaged as a result.

Of course you need to actually research loan programs, the internet is your friend in this. 

I have not found any links like the ones listed below for the burbs, but an internet search on the suburban areas you are interested in will give some information.http://www.phila.gov/cityplanning/Pages/default.aspx - Click District Planshttp://www.visitphilly.com/philadelphia-neighborhoods/http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-philly

You can buy on the internet at sites like loanmls.com or you can buy from a note seller or by wholesaling from a homeowner that is involved in a lease option or subject to or land contract situation or one of the note schools. 

The rent from my roommate and the second unit of the duplex cover my mortgage, insurance, taxes, maintenance, cap ex, vacancies, heat, electric, water, and internet!

I have FINRA series licenses, all of the information you need to pass the tests to obtain those licenses is available for free on the internet, but that in no way means I could have passed without paying for an expert service telling me what to study and how it was weighted.

Detroit has a lit of brick homes which can look good from the outside on the internet.

I know there are lots of free resources on the internet I can use, that's where I could use your help.