Not knowing the full scope of your credit history or student loan debt, I would recommend first talking to a few Lenders to see what you could qualify for.

To me, bringing the deal or the skill is not enough In these situations, offer them a couple of thousand dollars and the opportunity to observe and gain experience 

Unless you are purchasing a 5+ unit property the refinance probably won't be based on the rents, other than possibly to help you qualify for the loan. 

And pay taxes on rent, so it counts as income to help qualify for more properties.

I would do conventional  but I’m not qualified credit wise.  

Team that works these 160 calls through an automated system and of those 160, 10% are qualified leads so we get about 16 deals per month

., avoiding those trying to tie it up to resell or not really qualified, clarify costs involved or strange terms in offer, etc.); guidance through inspections (as many sellers get emotional and lose sale during this process), coordinate required repairs, resale packages, comps for appraiser to help avoid appraisal issues,  pest and moisture reports, walk-through, etc.   

I have 6+ years Electrician/Mechanic skill sets. 

We did have a few people apply but none of them qualified. 

I bring too much to the table with my skill set so instead I just learn from reading and my favorite gurus on YouTube and of course, BiggerPockets podcasts.