I come from a more institutional level background (most of my career has been selling land to the national homebuilders), so I understand the mentality and how the larger companies like AmericanHomes4Rent, Invitation Homes, et al function.

@Delbert Standifer I just purchased a SFR in Carson, hoping the mall development and Victoria Park sports complex gives the city a boost. 

I would love to work with you as your agent to bring you on and off market deals to increase your portfolio and boost your revenue. 

See if any updates can boost the sale of the house to make it worth it the sale.  

This should give you a quick boost to your credit, especially if you are a blank slate. 

My biggest challenge was the man power and the locals, I came from a totally deferent mentality and I had hard time to find trusted professionals and understand who my tenants are.

For example, I become a RE agent, which has boosted my knowledge 10X.

She is a single woman in her 40s that lost her job due to mental issues and exhausted her savings.

If you can get a 4 unit and a basement, that would be ideal and create major cash flow and equity creation, plus you can not worry about a property manager and boost your yield.Also, you don't get the tax benefits when you rent ($250k capital gains exemption if single, $500k if married). 

They just want to make sure you are legit and your contract is fair.I suggest you have your attorney call hers to help boost your credibility.