If you're lacking any or all, do not make an investment until you have all three. 

Setting your aim on a more specific part of CRE might help you find someone easier. 

Purchase price: $665,000 Cash invested: $200,000 Remodel of 1948 Cape with Breezeway and Garage ... excellent bones in need of lots of TLC ... new Hardie Board siding, roof, gutters, windows hardwood flooring, electric rewiring, wall modifications, new kitchen cabinets and appliances, new bathroom guts What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

You seem to be leaving a lot out of the post. 

So a few things you can do. 

Research the options available, compare their benefits and risks, and decide which approach aligns best with your goals and preferences.House hacking is a great start.

You want to build a long-term portfolio, but traditional financing seems out of reach.

For properties under $300K, you can definitely find okay options in these areas.

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Well, you have several months from the time you graduate to the time you start work.Make as much bank as you can in that period.