I have 2 friends that are having a hard time buying a home, is this an opportunity for a new investor?

[Robert Hidrogo]

I have 2 friends that are having a hard time buying a home, is this an opportunity for a new investor? What I mean is, can I help them find and buy a home and also help myself in investing in my first property? I know they are having a hard time proving to the lender that can make the payments. I am thinking of finding a property for them and ask about owner financing as a lease with an option to buy and lease it to them and then sell it to them after a year, me being the middle man. I am very new to this and just thought I would ask the question.