I follow a program that teaches how to maximize points and buy discount travel.

I am thinking two things:  First, do you have a spreadsheet or program of some sort that you can share with me so I can analyze a deal?  

I went to someone who was considered a reputable broker and he said he had a great new program.

However, the City initiated the "Buy Into Baltimore" open bid program (which we're interested in participating) through which you can bid/buy city-owned abandoned/vacant properties for redevelopment/resale.The problem is, there are so many blighted neighborhoods in Baltimore, it's tough to know where to start.

If you and your family are willing to house hack and use either an FHA 203k or homestyle renovation loan, the path of least resistance with the lowest risk, in my opinion.If you didn't want to house hack you could try a live-in-flip with those same loan programs! 

And that the lessee's AirBnB policy/program is inefficient in filling the gap as well.

A mentor to partner and begin developing with him.I haven't seen any good coaching program around here.

That MIGHT be the best program for you, but even if it is not that is what you will be sold as it their only product.

I purchased the audio version of Scott's book and joined his SlowFlip program.

This means 20-25% for a down payment, and it has to be your money that you're using (verifiably in an account that belongs to you).Though there are programs that lend up to 90/100 to first-time investors, those programs usually don't work in Maine due to the rural nature.