I would like to offer to invest the 15k in the property in return for being deeded the title to the land when this (older) gentleman moves on from his earthly being. 

We don't know much about the region other than what our research churns up (numbers, market forecasts, Google Earth views) and we really need a trusted partner to fill in those blind spots. 

If you are not local, do a Google Earth.

Nearly ever town on earth needs rentals, including the 2,500 population density towns.

Occam's Razor is a wise guide here.You're going to need to move heaven and earth to get your GF on the loan when, in reality, that's simply not how the loan product is designed. 

Reference 10/16/2016: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/38635-trump-treasury-pick-fannie-mae-and-freddie-mac-will-be-privatized/In mid December 2020, as detailed in this article entitled Mnuchin Rules Out Freeing Fannie-Freddie Before Biden Takes Over, it became clearer that the destruction of the US housing finance market would not happen and IMO the treat of a 'scorched earth' policy (at least for the housing finance industry) was averted.

This steps means you are not getting a steal, but it could also bring unrealistic sellers down to earth.

.- Structure on adjacent property is uncomfortably close to structure on this property (about 6 ft separation on Google Earth).- Home sewage uses a septic tank (not sure how much of an issue this is, but I have heard nightmares).- This is the 5th time this property has been listed for sale in 2021.

Point, connect with the right pro, who gets you in the right market, who has pipeline of deals not just "hey, let's go compete against planet earth on the MLS, should only be 37 other offers, you'll make money, eventually, maybe".

But...WHERE ON EARTH DO WE APPLY FOR THIS!!???