The very fact that they are engaging in the business model of illegal brokerage is all you need to know.

Expand your network, educate potential investors, and leverage social media to increase your reach and influence.

My recommendation would be to engage an investment property focused realtor (not a general residential realtor) and let that person guide you through the process from pre-qualification to market/property valuation and selection. 

And if you’re into marketing, knowing your way around Canva or even basic social media scheduling tools would be really helpful too.Finding a gig might take a little effort, but there are so many opportunities out there.

ouch....sure can understand why you didn't engage with them. 

Plenty of calculators out there for free and forums/groups on social media. 

Successful collection rate on LTR is not even 15% on top of dealing with insane lawyers and social workers who believe that less fortunate people can hurt wealthier people.

Have you talked to any social service agencies about this yet?

I’m eager to learn, share insights, and collaborate with such a great group of professionals.Looking forward to engaging with you all!

I've had the best luck with FB groups, networking(local or through social media), referrals.