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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. 

Be a sport already..

It will be a team sport of legal, accounting and deal structure. 

@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. 

For me, I get my satisfaction from sports and real estate 

@Khizer Husain Local banks are usually your best bet.