Here is my situation:I have about $10-15k to invest and I plan on living in the house for at least a year (I will have owner-occupant status).

I talked to a lady in a facebook group I'm in about real estate, she was generating leads on her friends (who is a agent)  facebook page.

You shouldn't have to worry about "employees vs independent contractor" status.

Feel free to check out JimmiSpec on Facebook to learn a little more about what I do. 

You can also check meetup.com or search facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.If you can swing a hammer, you should be able to find someone that will exchange knowledge for a little elbow grease.

Posting on LinkedIn and Facebook weekly5.

I always advocate for joining investor groups on social media (Facebook) for that locale or region that you're interested in.

@Horacio GutierrezAre you referencing to the tax/irs status of real estate professional?

If used, likely Facebook marketplace.

You might want to consider A facebook business page, google business page (google maps), and maybe a website from Carrot.