I wish more people would use their primary home as an investment property later - it's one of the best techniques out there.Now, to help with some things:1.

Paying too much initially can significantly impact overall returns, emphasizing the need for thorough due diligence and possibly more stringent financial analysis before purchasing.For future investments, consider leveraging local market knowledge further and refining your property evaluation techniques.

Looking to see what others do to market their own rentals/properties.

@Brittany Thompson  in terms of learning and applying techniques to wholesale property I agree with @Dave Savage.

She's still in violation of the rules and the intent of the rules; her only "trick" is making it harder to discover.I don't believe in building wealth by cheating and I wouldn't recommend her technique.

Are there certain property management techniques or companies to go with that deal strictly or a large portion of their business towards S8? 

Common technique, but it's not nearly as simple as it sounds unless you've got a pretty sophisticated and effective process. 

I am starting to get ready to put my feet into the game a little bit and I wanted to consult with a real estate attorney on long island that specializes or is familiar with investment property techniques and strategies.

Since you’ve had some interest, it might be beneficial to reach out to local real estate agents for insights on pricing strategies and marketing techniques.

State that you will not be satisfied until your complete deposit is returned and you will seek the maximum permited by law for unlawfully withholding the security deposit..