That shows real estate can be possible for anyone; in my opinion, I know everyone has unique and challenging situations, but in principle, anyone who can follow some basic budget fundamentals can save up enough for a down payment.Grateful BiggerPockets continues to bring more people into the industry!

When I learned about the situation, I knew I wanted to help preserve the family property and also create a solid investment for my future.

@Paul Whitney We work with investors in your same situation often.

Hi Chris, I don't have any context regarding the seller's situation so no comment on the land trust.

I would like to start investing in real estate once I get situated down there.

For example, in Kansas they have the 14/30 (basically you will rectify the situation in 14 days and if not you have 30 days to depart i.e. before you can file eviction).

No, channeling it through a partnership will not change your tax situation at all.

Is this a person who is, from here, going to turn their life around from the desperate situation that they find themselves in right now, such that they are willing to take a Subject-To deal? 

Not questioning your judgement/assessment, just trying to understand the situation to best advise you. 

.: @Michael PlaksBut you don’t know his situation.