If however it is a (parents want you to do something with your life theme) and you could rack up tons of student debt with a degree that doesn't pay that much money than that could be a recipe for disaster.You have to decide if you want to live in the matrix with the herds or outside the matrix.  

You could get a parent or someone to co-sign the loan. 

I fell into real estate investing after aquiring a condo in downtown Denver from my parents.

Hey @Luke Hayes, I haven't had a positive custom building experience, but I can give you the major critiques based off of my parent's custom home fiasco and a client's failed semi-custom home. 

My parents actually helped me with this recently.

It is funny because my Gma and my parents think I am some crazy, anal person for wanting everything in writing and signing on all agreements.

None of them are the parents of the 7 year old(s).

Depending on the door knob, she can also install child proof covers over the inside handle which prevents kids from opening the door.

Around 1800 sq ft in Pittsburgh PA. Rental

Hey Donavan, if your parents are willing to trust you on what you're doing, you can get them to co-sign you and incorporate their income with your first property.