Wholesalers, bird dogs, networking, MLS (occasionally there is a deal), mailers, SEO, media adds. 

You can google how to do it but local hardware store should have all the tools you need.

I still use Stessa for administrative reasons to store documents and it can easily run a Statement of Real Estate Owned and other useful reports. 

Real Estate is the long game, not the get rich quick theme we hear on social media. 

My idea is to offer my skills, such as social media management, painting, or assisting with various menial tasks, in exchange for the opportunity to learn the trade.

If you associate his name with an article and its on a reputable website (news) or even just their social media, it's a quick google search for his name by a PM, landlord or interested LP to throw up red flags.

After researching further though on social media and then criminal records I found about 12 previous arrests and numerous convictions burglary, theft, criminal trafficking, molestation (don't think convicted), battery. 

I’d love to get creative with marketing without spending a ton, whether through social media, local community groups, or any other cost-effective avenues.

Questions like: How long do you have to store his stuff?  

You also need to use your social media wisely, not as spam.