As a single mother, it's difficult to foresee a stable financial future when only earning one paycheck in the household.

My current situation: Head of Household- 1 triplex, W-2, home office deduction.

Mortgage and household expenses cost around $3k a monthI also run a landscape construction business with my father.

That's all.Please feel free to check out my post "Deal Breakers" and maybe we can compile a comprehensive list.

And have a comprehensive lease.

I wanted to know:- Median Household Income- % Change in Median Household Income since 2000- Median Contract Rent- Median Residential Property ValueI then got to work adding all this info.

You want folks with solid household income, but with credit defects that can be addressed within three years (BK, short-sale, deed-in lieu, etc.).Give them a lease, ideally at a higher than market rate (maybe $2400, $2500, or even $2600), for one year.Decide on a purchase price.Sell them an option, which gives them the right, but not the obligation, to purchase the house at the purchase price anytime during the year.Make the cost of the option (the non-refundable option consideration or NROC) about 1.5% - 2% of purchase price.

I'm looking to build relationships and gain a quick and comprehensive education in local real estate investing in the orange county, riverside county area.  

In my city in Florida you would have a certified home inspector conduct and inspection of the property and provide a comprehensive inspection report with photos along with their findings of any areas of concern.

107k household income for the 80th percentile seems low.