I am new to real estate investing and I do not know where to start.

Lie to them and say you need this so that you know where to send them their security deposit.If you do sue and win your judgment review whether bank or wage garnishment is allowable in your state. 

This is where it becomes confusing to make income.

Is there a way where I can get it without being in a shelter ??

Zip code 27801 has, according to this article Where N.C. mortgage holders are underwater on their home loans, a state-high 10.9% of home loans considered "seriously underwater", Q1 2024.

Being accredited or not isn't that big of a deal, it's more about why and where you want to invest.I am concerned that you wrote "I would like to start in syndication" because that does not fit anything else you said.

where are you located? 

@Michael HyunSeller financed properties usually have some type of motivated seller, or else they would just list it and not worry about carrying the note.I've bought and sold on seller financing, and very few sellers elect to seller finance, unless they have to or are looking to defer taxes.Welcome to where we are in the market cycle.

Where in NC? 

It depends on your goals and where you want to spend time.