There are many ways to problem solve this so you don’t feel trapped in a path you don’t want, but also may learn that your parents have a few good points that you appreciate when you’re older.

@Connor Thomas see our cut & paste knowledge below:------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?

If you look at things through a financial lens, follow Nathan's advice. 

USDA is zero down - which solves that piece- for some.That these programs can be combined (stacked) together is what helps create a more affordable payment. 

I will not, under any circumstances, send a copy of the borrower's financials documents to a seller/agent. 

This is where a lot of people make mistakes and then keep those mistakes going until they decide to outsource it.Also, Tax Accountants can create Profit and Loss Statements but that isn't their specialty and they aren't focused on keeping your financials in order.

Your job is to solve their problem.

DO NOT invest with Chris Walters or Jim Thorpe, they are repeated and known scammers who have been issued fines by the WA State Department of Financial Institutions and are currently under investigation. 

The biggest issue I’ve faced is unreliable syncing with financial institutions.

@Jacob NevarezRecommend you figure out the property Class you want to invest in.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?