But your main killers; road access, water access, fire hydrants, flood plain, storm sewers, Storm ponds, road surface requirements, etc. 

That's the reason why we sign leases in person, so we can go over the main issues in person and make sure they are understood. 

The main Real Estate one, On The Market, and BP Money are some of my favorites, but I also listen to the Rookie show when the topics are interesting. 

Problem with Zillow and FB is they have this annoying "1-click reply" where people can just click on your ad without reading it and you get an automated message "Joe is interested in your apartment at 123 Main St."

I live in NYC and started investing in Buffalo a few years back, mainly for the reasons that you mentioned. 

That said, my main question is, can you recommend a good mortgage brokerage company that offers all the training points you outlined in your post?

And that is the main thing; I want to start REI early and build up a decent portfolio of cashflowing properties by the time I'm 30.

If so and the monthly payment isn't too bad then you're still moving the needle forward if your main goal is wealth generation and not just cash flow. 

But it’s clear you’re a smart investor who knows the long-term benefits real estate can bring.I keep reminding myself why I stick with real estate: you can make money every month in four different ways:Cash Flow – Passive income to live on.Appreciation – Long-term property value growth.Depreciation – Tax benefits that reduce your taxable income.Tenants Paying Down the Mortgage – Even if you’re paid off now, this is one of the biggest wealth-building tools for leveraged properties.It sounds like your main struggle is the stress of active management—and trust me, you’re not alone.

The property has 7 acres with a 3/2 main house and a second separate 2/1 house (which also needs renovation) with its own drive.