I'm a new investor whose been listening, watching, and trying my best to get a start on this awesome journey.

In that case, yes, build a relationship with the gym and refer your guests for all sorts of classes and personal training.  

Does someone know how it works with the 5 person podio team? 

We personally don't close on properties unless they are vacant at close.Ask yourself, "What is the worst that could happen in this situation?

Personally, I would start hitting the education piece of real estate investing hard.

House hacking will also give you some personal "property management" experience.

If I had not done this and then let the tree fall on my home, then I could sue for negligence on their part but I'm not that type of person.

Unfortunately, many landlords are hesitant to rent to these migrants due to their circumstances.Given our personal connection to this issue, my aunt and I believe we can make a positive impact by providing housing for these migrants.

The chances of you quitting your 9-5 and doing real estate full time and being successful is similar to the photo below where everyone at the top in the crowd is thinking they can do it, and there is one person for every few thousand that can do it. 

You're income certainly isn't "normal" and some banks might shy away but this is a personal business and if you have a track record, I think you can find a bank to say yes.