Buy business cards, and then go out to your local market and attend your local REIA (real estate investors association) meetings.

We do, and we get one, along with a copy of their Social Security Card, at the lease signing ceremony.But that's just one signing ceremony per house.

Since we are within a half mile of public transportation, we are not constrained by the city requirement to have covered parking for your car. 

For one or a few properties, a separate bank checking account with its own credit card and a simple spreadsheet should be all that you need.

Consult the nearest crystal ball or tarot cards.

If you had a house that you just paid off and I'm guessing use credit cards from time to time, you have a credit history.

Once you have your SSN, I recommend applying for a secured credit card to begin building up your credit history.

Its not a "get out of jail free card." 

Flatbush, CanarsieBrooklyn (usually) will get you more access to public transportation and Queens will get you larger lot sizes for lower (or comparable) prices.I'd recommend walking/driving through different neighborhoods to get a feel for the commute and neighborhood.

I am taking care of her as far as daily expenses (groceries, transportation, etc), so looking to leverage her current investments to increase wealth.