Can I qualify for a mortgage with less than 2 years employment?

[Tinley Jones]

Hello, I'd really like to purchase a duplex soon. I just started speaking with lenders. I am nervous to apply. I am a first time buyer. I do not have 2 years at my current position. I've been doing leasing with a pm company for 6 months now. Before that I was with keller Williams (not making much) for about 6 months and a photography assistant for extra cash. I took time off to have my son in 2017. And put my self through college with sales jobs. Real estate and investing has always been my goal. I'm eager to get started im just not sure my history is enough. Should I wait? If I put more money down does it matter? Any lenders with advice?