My two cents: get a job and HUSTLE right out of school and create some income and save up some capital.

Median incomes are an insane gap from cost of household/properties.

Is her goal to be nice and provide some of the gains or reduce her taxes by trying to split income between her and her ex?

Quote from @Elizabeth King: I have a property in my personal name that I plan to rent annually. 

The best way to connect and learn is to be in rooms where it's going down.In terms of captial your best bet is to focus on a primary income that cash flow sufficiently, saving as much as you can and doing something real estate related so you can get familiar with the industry.

Now that I am in position, I would like to place a mobile home to generate some passive income, but I don't want to use my savings for the down payment.

It would depend on your income, location and price of the home. 

I know of other softwares, like Baselane that handle income and expenses all in one place.

Lastly, always keep your job and build your employment foundation because that keeps you income relevant and lendable.Hey thanks for your reply!

Investors in these type deals look for say 12 - 14% annualized return.