While she's anxious to get rid of the property, she prefers to stay and rent the side she currently lives in until the end of the school year next Spring.  

That's why I prefer 2 or even 3 br units. 

I prefer the ceiling to be exposed as it is.

I find many like minded individuals and potential partners this way. you need to put yourself out there to find the folks you are interested in meetings. not all meetups are great but continue to search and find the good ones in your area.

Now I prefer long distance "turnkey" investing.

It sounds like all of your items are small repairs that will each individually be under the $2,500 deminimus amount. 

I prefer the efficiency of looking online.Get your money ready!

Savings account.Some people recommend other options for higher return but I prefer it to be liquid and immediately accessible.

For example: Individuals, C Corps (including RIC's, and REIT's), Partnerships, Common Trust Funds, Qualified Settlement Funds, Disputed Ownership Funds, etc.3.

If you do go the route of 100% financing, you need to be even more certain that you are buying a good deal, preferably 20% below market if possible.