Some people are growth-minded, which means they are willing to help for a low cost, or not much compensation knowing that the more conversations they have will lead to more clients.

You would still save more money 9 out of 10 times living with your parents but being able to leverage a low down payment loan will allow you to get a very high ROI on relatively safe investment. 

If you paid over $375k MAYBE you could keep it because the taxes saved are so low.

Strong job growth, low unemployment rate, and strong population growth.

I would just be careful hopping back in now as interest rates and low inventory are making it very difficult if you aren't finding your own off-market options to buy.

Set up a contracts account at both Lowes and HD. 

An eviction will make it challenging for her ever to find a quality rental in low vacancy areas.  

Do they have insurance and property tax reduction reports in their study?

A duplex strategy is a low-risk entry, saving on living expenses.

Because so much real estate in the US or Canada wouldn't be profitable without ultra low interest rate (as many investors are discovering lately), we are obsessed with getting cheap financing.