If she has equity in her house  ask her to research Hometap  and Unison and Unlock

A great way to network and meet people in your local community is to attend in person meet ups.

It's about personality and working with people who don't have to follow commands. 80% of real estate agents don't make a living selling houses.

In most jurisdictions if house is over 15 years old it will be rent controlled once it is 2 units).  

I think if you can find a $300k house that's a 3x2 that needs a little bit of work and you can have some small equity built up day 1 that might work.I would look in the Apopka, Forest City, Longwood, Casselberry, and Winter Springs areas and try to find a house for around $300k, the rent should be $1700-$2,200 and that might cash flow you a little bit.

Once I find and buy one, I'd move in and rent out my current house.

Hehe, I just tested in on our lake house.

Personally, I believe it’s better to work with a lender who is fully delegated by the investor.

They pay a deposit and if they don't within a few days, the place is rented to the next person. 

Also, personally, I like solid surface counters.