Could be their parents or other family  members.

With my parents in real estate investing, I've learned a lot about the industry.

Ever since I was a toddler my parents have been investing in real estate.

We've spent time near her parents in Atenas, and I especially like the Roca Verde community there.I think we'll know a lot more about our direction after this year's trip.

It appears that the parents are on the mortgage.Are they also on the deed?

California also has Proposition 19 rules to consider, which might impact property tax reassessments if the transfer is not between parent and child. 

I had to borrow the down payment form my parents because I was BROKE. 

Together, we have over $200K (mostly in stock market investments), and our parents may help with the down payment.

When parents employ their minor child, the child is exempt from Social Security and Medicare (aka FICA) - if under 18.

You'll probably need a co-borrower and someone to gift the down payment.There's a Conventional loan (FNMA family opportunity loan) that allows your parents to purchase a home for you (and potentially roommates) to rent while you're still in college.