Hearing his story was a big boost of encouragement and inspiration for me.

Are their amenities you could add to help boost their rent? 

Moral of the story...Stay at it!

@Ian Morales Do not buy real estate yet. 

Saying something funny or witty might get you a boost now and then but that boost is going to be wiped out by all the duds in short order.

Having a mortgage paid on time usually at the 6 month mark offers a boost to your Fico scores.Again you have a shared down payment 50/50 so you are equal in terms of equity.

It's hard to know for sure if it was from this boost since i don't have a website of my own.

The boost in self esteem from earning something on her own merits can't be overstated when she's already going through a tough time.  

Because: it only works if you can significantly boost the value of the property that you are buying. 

Let's break it down.Status refers to the desire many people have to show off or improve their social standing.When someone buys a house in an upscale neighborhood or a trendy part of town, they might be doing it to boost their status and reputation among friends and peers.Now, let's talk about social proof.