Try Wholesaling realestate.

I'd try to understand landlord laws in each market - i.e. figure out which markets are more landlord friendly.

The only thing I wanted to recommend was trying to find a strategy you like and getting really good at that strategy.

She is trying to sign for a year where she pays 1/3rd of the rent and (the gov?)

Try it once and see how long it takes then make the decision on how much your time is worth after.   

Not reporting payments doesn't hurt you unless you have other credit history issues you are trying to overcome. 4.

I agree that the role of the Land trust in my structure needs clarification and was kind of what I was trying to ask in question 3.

instead of a lender try to find a capital partner and share the deals.. thats what I do provide money for JV's  works great its a win win.. your going to waste your time trying to find nothing down lenders.. unless you already have one that really loves you then its possible.

Firstly, I try to find properties that the sell no longs wants or needs. 

I bought my first Multi-Unit (Duplex) and I'm gearing up to find my first SFH/Fixer Upper so I'm trying to build my list of resources for available properties in Atlanta and surrounding areas.