The nonprofit approach short term wise could get me in touch with people that could open doors.

Once we have a strong foundation (good team) hopefully soon enough, we'd like to get two or three properties 3 bed+ ~$130k with ~$1.5k monthly rental income.My husband is not really open to too much of rehab (maybe cosmetic stuffs which can be done in a week) until later of this journey..We would love to connect so please let me know- also, if you have any tips/resources I can dig in in order to learn about Arlington real estate, please let me know- I'm such a nerd and love to research/dig in... thank you!!!

But that doesn't sound like the case here.Having said all of that, it is concerning that there doesn't appear to be open communication between the PM and you.

@Carl Fischer  I had looked into opening a self-directed Aire as well in order to invest in real estate… Just have never pulled the trigger 

Something that can pay for itself in the long run and sustain keeping a unit open for yourselves?

If they are a guarantor, they have the right to know if their daughter is meeting her obligations under the lease and the privilege of opening their wallet if she is not.Little is harder on household social cohesion than walking out into the kitchen in the morning to find helicopter mom or over-protective dad sitting at the table.  

If you can think of anything else we should check for...I'm always open to feedback.

Can bring my lender friend and maybe a contractor if needed and his schedule is open.  

This house was just back to market, had open house yesterday, and got a low ball offer.

I showed up with a open mind, even though I had no intention on buying anything, even though I did want to hear the information.