@William Burns let us know if we can assist further:)

But I was also sent a document stating that a county housing assistance program was guaranteeing the tenants security deposit (which was accepted by the current landlord) but not for the full lease term because the tenant is no longer receiving assistance and that the guarantee would only be until 2/2025. 

Note that there are companies who can assist in the investing process.

There was a slew of virtual assistants/ bots/ spammers creating new profile accounts and posting commercials in the forums for a guru who teaches creative financing especially subject to strategies on Friday night.

.- is your mentor unable to provide referrals, insight, assistance?  

For instance, lenders in SC can offer a downpayment assistance (and a related first responder/veteran loan) program through SC Housing Authority.

I would suggest maybe seeking the assistance of a real estate salesperson who could give you accurate market comparisons for the area, add to the description, and most importantly, take photos that will better highlight your property. 

Specifically, is the rental market stable, and is reliable assistance (like agents, property managers, contractors, etc.) available?

What's my best strategy here to protect myself and to assist with this connection?

I'm happy to connect and assist you on your journey!