Also, after reading RPI by Brandon Turner, I'm aware of multiple strategies, but since I've never actually invested or bought a property yet, I feel like I'm overwhelemd by all the options, and find it hard to get started. 

By carefully following these steps and considering your goals, financial situation, market conditions, and property options, you can confidently make a well-informed decision on your investment.Good luck!

Hey Caleb, I'm currently in a very similar situation that you are in.

Hey all, Id like to get some direction/guidance from those who are/were in a similar situation.

To address the situation, she has suggested her parents co-sign the lease.

Initially, they might face severe struggles, sometimes even needing to relocate or downgrade their living situations to make ends meet.

It likely has never been closer to having funding that can significantly improve the situation, but it is still a ways from being a reality (but once the problem is resolved, the discount due to the issue will quickly vanish). 

I have multiple tenants who have rented their place over 30 years and another tenant who has stayed 24 years, another stayed 25 years. 

Current situation. 

We had a similar situation about a year ago with a duplex and we had to do it manually, very carefully.