The only other option I see is a short sale, if you don't need to purchase for a few years and don't mind a temporary credit hit to save the $60k.  

I'm a rookie real estate investor hoping to find or build a community of like-minded women.

Looks like you're getting a killer deal on property management, do you mind sharing who you are using? 

Are there any potential risks or downsides I should keep in mind before proceeding?

The one appeal that sticks in my mind was a single story house that the appraiser noted as having a balcony (!!)

And keep in mind, in this day and age, one can argue such an action become criminally liable.

because I was paying my bird-dogs vs having them pay me and just promise how someday, maybe just maybe they will bring the grand-slam of a deal and then I will be paying them oh-so much $$$$$ Seriously, from those buying into this I gotta understand how your mind works, no insult meant, I am genuinely intrigued and baffled because if it's a good deal you can go to any number of investors and get $, not a one will charge you for the opportunity to present them deal. 

Thank you so much for your insights, I already have a company in mind but if things go south you may hear from me sooner than not.  

I think I've talked to maybe 2 tenants on the phone so far, and I didn't mind because there's a lot of scams online.

I’ve never managed roommates or lived with roommates but I know it will benefit me so if  the triplex doesn’t work out I wouldn’t mind having roommates.