This site is choked full of relative real estate content and the best for networking too.

Get balance transfer offers, get a temporary second job, drive pizza or Uber in the evening, borrow a bit of money from a friend or relative, etc. and beat the interest and you will be good.

One applicant (She) is making a good salary (x3.8 rent) and have a relatively low debt ($570 obligation per month).

I am desperate for some of your expert advice here, I am 29 and relatively new to real estate investing.

If all else is relatively equal, which property type would you prefer: a six unit, one building apartment; an eight unit in two buildings; or 16 units in three buildings.

I am relatively new to this site and value the feedback and support provided. 

The owner could be in a hospital, or incarcerated or on a trip, caring for a sick relative in a different state or in the military on assignment or any number of things. 

You are essentially running 7 separate businesses.ConstructionReal Estate SalesProperty ManagementAccountingMarketingLandscapingPublic Relations - (IE what @Chris Clothier is doing on this thread after some unnecessary shade was thrown his way)You'll need to devote everything you have to it.

A relative could be paying for it, or co-signing, who knows.  

The flip side is that Cordova has remained relatively stable and most of the housing stock is pretty new.