The family member also has a friend who would use a portion of the building, so three individuals would be paying the rent.

I was happy I didn’t have to spend a couple hours doing it.

Three partners total, one at 50%, one at 25% and us at 25%. 

I consider close being a 0 - 3 hour drive from one location to the other.

Not being able to get a mortgage, Maybe I have only these three possibilities:1.

Not sure you'd be able to pull off an additional $1k profit on a three family while living in one of the units unless you take on roommates in the one you're living in. 

As a fellow newbie I suggest doing three things to help you move forward:1- listen to the podcasts- they help you learn information you wouldn't even think of searching for2- attend Real estate meetings: you never know which contact will help you get your first deal.3- stay active in the forums asking and responding so you can learn and be more visible to others.Good luck and don't give up! 

Jessica Geisler you have three options.

I know that there are three different types.

Shouldn't cost more than 1 hour