Investing in real estate for the first time

[Camille Johnson]

Hi. I am looking for advice and maybe even a little guidance. 

I am interested in purchasing a multi-family as my first investment property, but I have two problems.... I've only been on my job for seven months and I only make $40k a yr. 

How likely is it that I will be able to live in one unit and use the projected income as income to purchase a property?

I have fair credit because of recent identity theft, but I am working to get that resolved.

Thanks.