This is basically a math problem that will depend on both you personal finances & also how much of this is an investment vs you want a nice house to live in4.

A person files for and get's whatever from of welfare.

I have no experience personally investing with them.   

There is an amount that you can distribute from an IRA account to purchase a personal residence.You then might be able to turn the personal residence into an investment property.Best of luck.

@Richard Rafferty, given the relatively small nature you are looking to take on with your first syndication, personally, I would find it hard justify the typically 20-30k+ for a paid mentor. 

Personally, I'd go with the As-Is scenario.

I have found ChatGPT to be particularly useful for testing new Book Covers for BiggerPockets, such as our foray into the personal fitness category with upcoming title "Sweat for Life": 

That person will be able to tell you what you can do and following that plan will give you peace of mind about your further investing strategy.

A contract is only as good as the person enforcing it.

Now, if you haven't yet, now is the time for you to go see the situation in person.