If he/she doesn't accept, don't buy, but if you persuade them that any professional investor will look at the same numbers, that is how you get good deals...and then a loan originator like me or Gregory or Scott, can finance it for you. 

Etsy and Artfire selling hand made or custom itemsEbay stores selling items you find in your area that others can't find or get easilyCreate a blog discussing something you are good or passionate about for advertising incomeStart a youtube channel for advertising incomeStart a services based business doing something you are good at and advertise on CraigslistCheck the Craigslist gigs area for one time quick gigs you can get that work around your scheduleUber or lyft as a driverHouse hack, or buy a house and rent out all but your roomWhile saving move your money from bank to bank to gain their 3 or 6 month bonuses like $300 bonus for holding your money in their savings for 90 days, then move it to the next bank offering that.Sell everything you are no longer usingSell photographs to stock photo websites like istock, depositphotos, etcBuy pallets of overstock/returns to ship and have Amazon sellBuild websites for companies using wordpressOffer to maintain the social media for all business owners you know, and take a monthly fee for some extra facebook and twitter time.Become a long distance digital assistant for some REI investors that need you to analyze deals, juggle calls, etc allowing you to learn along the wayOf course any job working in the industry you are looking to get into like an working with a realtor, investor, broker, mortgage agent, etc would be preferred since it gives you further advantages in future investments.Let us know what you decide to do!

Always respond professionally without emotion.

@Anh Le    I'm not trying to give you a hard time, but this is exactly why you need a real estate professional representing you.I can tell you without even looking that a house priced at $160K to $170K will never be a good rental property.

I know this is a tall order to fill but just wanted to hear what any of you professionals have to say. 

Often I have seen out of state Investors enlist the assistance of a real estate professional who knows the area and properties and can offer their expert advice including videos pointing out both positives and negative but again not without having an inspection contingency as part of the agreement. 

You should have a professional do your taxes.

I understand you want the opinion of other investors, but ALL legal questions should be referred to a qualified legal professional in the field that covers your query. 

One of the huge exceptions is experienced RE professionals (investors, mortgage brokers, etc), they tend to get what agents will get them. 

I am 41 and was in your shoes, professionally, a decade ago.