The acquire properties with the intent to flip, and would be a good bet for passing out your card as a contractor. 

your best bet if you want to protect yourself is to have an LLC for each property.

You may be a "Preferred Type".If you don't come across as a Hobo or a Tramp, and your demeanor is not scary to people, and your not actively using drugs, you're best bet to solve the problem quickly is to look for a room mate situation.Try to find someone in your general age bracket who is renting a room (Craigslist roommates wanted).Don't be too picky at first about fixing old furniture, just get inside and then try to move up later.Then be a good "Clean" roommate who causes no problems and pays your portion of the rent on time.You can find these situations in apartment complexes and in homes.Some will be month to month vs a longer lease. 

@Dana Sarcona my bets would be on Hackensack - there’s quite a bit of investment going on in the downtown and there’s big plans for a revitalization- prices are still moderate and there’s easy accessibility to NYC transportationThat’s where I would be looking.

Best bet, for the highest LTV on the acquisition, would be to get a partner that has experience. 

@Khizer Husain Local banks are usually your best bet.

Wealthfront is your best bet.

You got a good chunk of change in equity I bet. 

Dear Jay Hinrichs,In terms of my loan criteria, Please find my terms listed below to help guide you throughI offer a wide range financing that involves the following and many more.a) Personal loan (unsecured) and (secured)b) Business loan (unsecured ) and (secured)c) Purchase and Rehab (100% financing)d) Debt consolidation.e) Non Asset Based Loanf) Real Estates2) The loan duration is 3 months minimum and 20 yrs maximum.3) Interest rate is 5% flat.4) There is no prepayment penalty.5) All funds transfer will be made through the bank which means the repayment and the funding of your loan.6) A loan contract will be secured and issued for you to sign.7) All information regarding this transaction would be treated strictly confidential.8) The repayment of the loan will be made on a monthly.

Luckily, while I don't quite qualify as an accredited investor at this point, I have a great resume with no red flags as a sophisticated investor and am confident I can find the right sponsor and foster that relationship as needed when the right opportunity presents itself.