Calling all experts: Newbie trying to get creative

[Shewp Gittens]

So I just listened to the BP webinar and am trying to figure this out. I live in Hollywood, FL and pay $1400 in rent. There are quite a few properties in the area for under $100k so the mortgage payment would be considerably lower. The only negative on my credit report is a defaulted private student load from a few years back for $10k. How would I go about getting a property with my situation? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.