Advice Starting Out!

[Mariah Kohan]

I'm 21 y.o. in the Pittsburgh Area; I've been researching REI for the past year.

I'm working a minimum wage job, at this rate it's going to take me at least 5+ years to save up enough money for a down payment.

Is there anyway to jump start this process?  

Is there any way around paying out of pocket for a down payment?

Are there lenders out there who lend for a down payment?

How much capital would you advise accumulating before making a move to purchase a property?

Or Should I just find other sources of income and buckle down for a couple years?