I would search for a property that has a low interest rate Fha or VA loan.

If you have a 2 year work history, and go get a W2 job tomorrow, we could use your base pay right away (as long as it is "guaranteed hours" or considered "full time". 

While the co-signers add some security, the family’s newness to the U.S. and uncertain job situation make them a higher risk overall. 

I would recommend searching for local Facebook groups to find events to attend.

Quote from @Jay Fayz: Hello everyone,I've recently been exploring real estate as a potential career path and I'm looking for advice on the best entry-level job to gain experience and knowledge.

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

You can also find real estate investing groups through meetup.com, Facebook, or a Google search.

Can they be more passive than having a 9-5 job?

It wasn’t a massive deal—our expected assignment fee was $10,000—but when you’re growing a business, every opportunity matters.Everything seemed to be moving smoothly until the title search revealed a major roadblock: the mortgage discharge couldn’t be cleared because the person who needed to sign off was deceased.