If I'm in your shoes, I would consider chatting with a couple of lenders to start off with mainly because your lack of income history would restrict you in terms of the financing you'd qualify for. 

Something about the entitlement, but I don't blame her and would feel the same in her shoes. 

Now if I was in your shoes???

But trust me, it's possible to make it happen even without a ton of cash or perfect credit.I’ve been in your shoes and managed to buy a number of properties without using my own credit or cash.

In your shoes, my goal would be to get to know folks and make connections - Open the door to have them communicate with you should there be any problems with the property and ensure they call you (not the cops).  

I wish there were more people in your shoes!

On the other hand, rental income properties can provide steady, long-term income streams with room for appreciation.In your shoes, I'd start by evaluating my goals as an investor.

What would you do in my shoes.

My company has worked with many investors in your shoes ready to get out of active management and unlock their trapped equity.

Both parties on deed as tenants in common.Putting myself in the money-partner's shoes, even with the expectation of long-term property appreciation, I would want some immediate return on my cash invested.