Based on your second post, it comes across as trying to fit everyone’s feedback here into an “ethical” narrative that you’ve already defined in your head.

My name is Jesus Morales and I work for the wholesale company "Ember Holdings" based out of Newport Beach, CA!

Can anyone convince me why I should start investing in these areas and share more details based on their knowledge/experience?

Based on my experience I would focus on Facebook rather than other social media platforms such as Instagram, but its worth the shot to try an connect people from Instagram. 

Well over the years I have done 1ks reno/repairs, and I know exactly what the reno will be based on what I am told.

As long as John satisfies material participation test, he can deduct losses against his W2.Scenario 2 + Cost segregation: assuming John placed this property in service in 2023 - yes, he can deduct cost segregation based depreciation.

I recommend connecting with an investor-friendly lender that can give you an idea of what you will be able to afford based on your DTI, credit score, and current income & assets.

If this coach is in your market and knows the key players in the market, has used various property managers and can tell you the good ones, knows the loan brokers, knows the risks of investing on this side of town versus that, knows the tenant base for your area and what they are wanting from their apartments and what they can afford, than I would say a coach (maybe not the one you are interviewing) is worth it.  

. 🤔 Is base board heat typical in this area?

Is there a difference based on age or is it based on the age of the roof and the windstorm mitigation done to the house.