New to the game. Looking for some guidance.

[Stephanie Lynn Narcisse]

Hello everyone, 

I'm an architecture student that's looking to purchase her first property. I'm an international student at FIU and live in North Miami, Florida. My plan is to get a single family home with an efficiency apartment. I don't mind taking things slow because I know I have a lot to learn. I just want to get a property that provides me with a place to stay and enough profit to cover my basic expenses and save some money. After that's taken care of I will build my portfolio little by little. I had looked into taxdeed sales because I want to pay off the property quickly but the one property I had found was redeemed before I could purchase it. My mother is willing to take out a loan to help me. She works for an international organization that has it's own bank and offers low interest to it's employees and their family members. I have an account with this bank as well. 

I would really appreciate any kind of advice you all can offer.