I don't even think you need to file a return I could be wrong.Not saying that folks with no money can become successful in RE they can but it really is dependent on which market your in.I mean you take much of the rust belt and you can buy a house for 2k or 5k.. and you can turn around and sell it for 3k or 7k.. and off you go.. but if you live in high dollar areas were say the minimum price to play is 100k or 300k .. you need to get a job and make money and get your down and reserve established then go lookingBest bet for those starting out in my mind is to buy a 4 plex live in one rent the other 3 you get FHA loan you get experience to see if you like being a landlord.. ( or like me conversely you hate being a landlord and want nothing to do with rentals) but when you move on your have 4 doorsso how is that for some advice

My bet is I will get the standard finance kind of answer which is short term rates are best, go with variable or if you can't stomach that then five year fixed.

Families are a good bet and yuppie singles are poor bets.Give consideration to areas of job growth and low vacancies over smaller markets with declining populations and job growth.

.$2k is a pretty low entry point, hard to worry too much on that, I've made bigger bets than that on marketing that didn't pan out, just for perspective.Anyway, keep in mind all those liens don't have to be paid off at face value. 

Also, the proposal that @Jay Hinrichs made wasn't a bad one given the numbers (and the fact that you don't currently have any alternatives).But, I'd be willing to bet that if you get an inspection that indicates that the house is in good shape, and assuming your $900/month rent estimate is accurate, you should have no problem finding someone to loan you the money or partner with you. 

Your best bet is the owner.

Owner financing or a Partner with cash is you best bet.  

Fortunately we don't get very deep freezes here in Tokyo like they get further North, but - raw concrete does soak up quite a bit of water, so I'm betting it would eventually get through.

Your best bet is to just smile and nod.

Some homes in the area have sold with an upgraded kitchen so if it was not upgraded I think it would be safe to bet you would be looking at comps on the lower side of the prices I gave you.