-Stay at home and save for another 12-15 months-Use FHA financing to buy a first multifamily property (2-4 units)-Live in one unit while renting out the rest-Pay down mortgage for 1-3 years, refinance FHA status into a conventional loan-Apply for another FHA loan and repeat the same process in another propertyObviously it would be better to buy and find a property that can cash flow.

@Tim White sounds like you may have to get a higher efficiency washer and dryer and do the Laundry onsite to save time.

IKI'm 23 yo and I've been saving and saving and working/working to try and save enough to qualify for an FHA in order to purchase a home. 

Save every dime you get.

I recently moved graduated from college, started a decently well paying job, and moved back home to save money for the next year or so.

I'm currently saving nearly 50% of my monthly salary. 

I’ve saved up a little nest egg and I’d like to invest it.

Learn everything you can, save up some money, and then you can start thinking about heading out on your own. 

For larger repairs you can DIY and save tremendously.

If you want to build a business and develop a reputation as a “problem solver,” partner up with your seller... and if course save on fee’s and all the other jazz.