I’m a middle-aged unemployed woman, (not having any luck finding a wage slave job, so I don’t have the $$ to invest myself,) and would like to get into real estate.

Usually, something of that age would be natural gas in western PA.

Hello @Sheldon Peart  If you need financing to purchase a residential property with 5 doors, you will need to get a commercial mortgage. 4 key factors affect the value of your home: Location of your homeSize, age, and condition of your property, including any renovations or updatesThe housing marketThe economy and interest ratesHere are 2 ways to help you estimate the value of your home:Talk to real estate agents – They may estimate its value for free and should be able to tell you what other homes in your area have sold for.Pay an appraiser 

I am only 19 years of age and still in school planning on majoring in accounting and finance. 

Also, an additional 10% early distribution penalty applies if you are under age 59 1/2 unless you meet the age 55 exception. 

In my case, we do no deny tenants based on bankruptcy (only evictions), and this tenant would probably get a thumbs up, pending employment verification etc). 

Any advice considering my age, location, etc?

I purchased my first property at age 23 right before the crash in 2008 with 100% financing and its just in the last year come back to what I paid. 

you can see the mechanicals in the basement.. an investors should be able to walk this with a decent agent and in 30 minutes or less note if there are any Major red flags.. you can buy one of those things you plug into the receptacles to see if power is working.. you turn the hot water on.. you run the heater.. check for age.. 

I don't think age of property should be your first criteria.