Readers should seek professional advice. 

My tax professional is stating that I would need an appraisal to show the lot/structure are valued at $400k if I try to claim $200k as a donation.

I’d start with a smaller deal - buy a 6 to 12 unit say - raise money from your social and professional sphere - people who know you - who you have a beer with etc.

My two cents is that the non-live broadcast is a commonly used marketing tool If it was "live" when it was first broadcast, then it is not a "scam" in my opinion but a rebroadcast that does not disclose that fact (not as professional as it could be).

Professional tenants can smell an opportunity from a new landlord from a mile a way. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

It’s growing steadily with strong rental demand, especially for MTRs catering to traveling professionals/relocators.

Office, event space, wedding venue, warehouse, etc.

Start by joining local real estate groups, narrowing your approach to strategies like house hacking or multi-family investing, and building a team of professionals like agents and lenders.

But still, I think it's a bit too high.Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?