You may have other income sources or access to people who can co-sign a loan etc., but based on the numbers you provided, I predict you will have a VERY hard time qualifying for a big enough mortgage for a solid property in a solid neighborhood, let alone two.  

Is her family in the loop as to what is going on, if not, they can be the source of problems if they claim you took mom to the cleaners.

@Jon Holdman  alienation clauses are in the Mortgage not the note... generally... note is promise to pay and spells out the terms of repayment etc... of course some have dual purpose language but mine that I do all have the alinenation in the mort or deed of trust or deed to secure debt that is recorded giving the world notice that if title is alienated that that is an event of default and at my sole discretion I can call all sums due and payable.

Seeking knowledge from anyone familiar with the area or have referral sources.  

The lender - especially a mortgage broker - should be a great source of investor friendly agent referrals.

What other sources can I use to start our dream?

The crazy thing is, it was from an unrelated source. 

1- get working on your money source I.e lender.

Home Prices Are Surging 13 Times Faster Than Wages"Source: BloombergI always get a kick when I read headlines like that.

Would it make sense to be the sole owner of both the parent company, and its' subsidiaries?