Also is there a way to increase your income with a second job, a promotion to increase your monthly income to save more for reserves or another down payment? 

This gives the owner client peace of mind as well as some protection.Non-humble self promotion: I own and operate Blue Door Residential Property Management (and am fully licensed) and would be happy to talk about your needs if you want to shoot me a PM.

I think a newbie investor can bring non-tangible things to the table.

I watched Pace's webinar to promote the program, and he consistently claims you make $1500-$3000 when lending $1k.

Building positive relationships with tenants can increase their retention and reduce turnover, promoting consistent rental income.Consider FHA loans with lower down payment requirements if you're starting with limited capital.

It'a cheap for a reason (although a lot of the stuff promoted to foreign investors looks cheap but is in fact expensive).

This means that businesses must obtain explicit written consent to add customers to a subscription list and send them marketing or promotional communications.

Why would they not hide, rather than promote, deals that don't support a story of easy and profitable resales? 

Because it just brings out the BSP (blatant self-promotion) and they aren't violating the rules since you asked.

Real estate offers tangible assets that can appreciate and cash flow, but your IT business could also have growth potential, especially if you find the right help.Considering a Hybrid Approach:Since you’ve got strong systems in place for your online store and rentals, perhaps a hybrid approach might work—slowly transitioning more time into real estate while maintaining a steady presence in your IT business.