The kitchen, living room, and bedroom are one room, the laundry and bathroom are together.

That way, her limited funds can go toward her own living expenses. 

I went owner occupied either conventional or FHA.  3-5% down at the time you only had to live there 1 year and then you can move out or move on. 

It seems ridiculous, but that's the world we live in now.

We live in Kihei now since the Lahaina fire destroyed our home, office and an investment condo.

I’m a 24-year-old living in South Jersey, and I'm interested in investing in properties around Philadelphia and the surrounding PA/NJ suburbs.

However, it's a deal in a different state and during the Facetime showing, I could tell the tenants were gross and makes me think they don't care about taking care of the place or their living conditions.

Yes 1k sqft is small but probably much better than living with family.

I live in New Jersey area.

I'd recommend house-hacking a duplex or triplex if possible to help limit your living expenses.