For example, Dumont, New Jersey just raised property taxes 2.35% (above the state-mandated 2% cap), however their Rent Control Ordinance only allows Residential Landlords to raise rents by the CPI percentage, which is currently 0.008%! 

Was really only looking for additional information that some of these senior landlords may have gathered throughout their years. 

He wants out of the home and landlord situation so he is motivated.

I believe I would like to start with some Raw Land flips through tax liens in order to develop some working capital.  

Present it to them like its a way to collect the money that would be their "rent" monthly without being a landlord and not having to do anything except sit back and collect for 10 years.

I like Landlording on Autopilot by Mike Butler for rentals.

I am a full time land manager for a private oil and gas company in Fort Worth, Texas and am excited about becoming more involved in real estate investing.

@John Anderson, are you saying that money orders aren't a good idea for landlords?

This will give you experience as both a Landlord and Property Manager.

Of course, there are other ways to land a mentor, but I've found this to be one of the more successful ones for those starting out.