OP I’m going to go with you in this.  

In the case of the OP, they would be entering a tough RE market with virtually no knowledge including no understanding of the effort required and the risks. 

I agree with the OP!

As to the OP, unfortunately the options seem limited. 

There are a lot of details left out that make it deadly to try that.I applaud the OP that it is clearly not his intention to say just anybody can learn this from what he has successfully done.

chances she is going to lose the benefit are essentially zero....Although for the case given by the OP I would concur that the tenant can say she was forced, in my own experiences in talking with Section 8 tenant prospects it is the tenant always offering a side deal because I explain that I get paid more rent in the open market than what Section 8 will pay.

OP.  

Here are all of the lead websites/apps that people I work with have had success with- Redfin- Ojo Leads- Upnest- Agent Pronto- OP City- HomeLight- Clever- FastExpert

The solution I outlined above is a cheaper, faster and more likely to result in achieving the outcome sought by OP. 

WL is a place to store and build up your capital until you have enough for the next property down payment.I believe WL is well aligned to be a "foundation" for real estate as the OP mentioned because you need a place for your capital to grow and you need a vehicle to compound your returns over time - real estate isn't a get rich quick scheme.