Additionally, trying to use cap rate to help aid in the estimation is fruitless since I will run into the same problem trying to estimate what the cap rate would be at that point in time.

basically my finances are as followsactual job with a paycheck - $10-14K/yrsidejobs - $10-14k/yrstudent grants - $4k/yrparent aid - $3-7k/yrand have an available $16k a year in student loan (which is interest free untill i graduate, and a great rate after that)and i have no debt, car is paid off, etc.is it possible for a student to purchase property on a tax income level of 14K??

Real estate was my first serious enterprise.

Or you could go with a good company I guess such as Wayne Enterprises, LLC or Stark Industries, LLC.

These could be the things an investor could use as an aid.

Rather they function on shares of profits because there is not the same potential "lift" or growth in enterprise value like in stocks.

@James Wise Lenders won't appreciate a pre-signed contract for the upcoming year showing evidence  of  future income to aid  me getting financed? 

I've done business with both of them through companies I work for, but not through my own enterprises.

Great idea Melissa.In my area we had a city legal aid committee that put together a pamplet about tennant responsibilities and landlord responsibilities and not only handed it out but incorporated it into the rules which was incorporated into the lease agreement.

FYI Enterprise Saint John Shares the same building on King Street and the two organization work closely together.Hope this helps and I would love to hear updates on your progress.