So I know access and levelness of land is key. 

***While I am getting my sales agent license (taking the test in a week) for the pure sake of access to numbers, I still want to invest in properties while helping out families along the way.

He'll have MLS access and with your guidance as well I'm pretty sure he'll succeed.

@Dan DeppenThe reasoning for the heavy handed regulation of consumer products and services is that consumers are not on equal footing with businesses as to experience, knowledge and expertise, may not have access to legal advice, are unsophisticated, and therefore in need of governmental consumer protection.

Such an accessible market.What resources can you out into play?

Just make sure that you understand the rental restrictions in your community before moving forward. 

. , New handicap accessible bathroom on both sides etc....Owner is going to list at $429.

Might be premature getting into this business if you are looking for access to that small amount for a deal.

I would start now by trying to get on as many wholesaler and broker email lists as possible for deal flow, and possibly getting licensed to gain access to the MLS, at the very least for comp analysis.

If you are talking auction properties, or bank-owned or short sale properties, often times there will be additional restrictions on the purchase, such as a 30 day period before you can re-sell, non-assignment, or non-redemption (selling/renting the property back to the original distressed homeowner).