Many of the low and no down payment options I've seen require mortgage insurance, which would probably raise her monthly payments past what she can afford, but if she tries to get a conventional mortgage, she'd have to come up with a down payment which she doesn't have.

I️ have flat out told sellers they can get more money with an agent listing there property and I️ still got the deal when I️ told them my benefits of fast and hassle free service.

We use a paper application, pre-screen, and scan it to a service if they make the first cut. 

I have estimates of the costs for architectural services and a ball park figures for the renovation costs, acquisition costs and a financial projection of the revenues and investor recompense. 

Good luck and thanks for your service to our country and sharing your story! 

That being said, it is worth mentioning that if you provide a value or service, you should be compensated, regardless of the income class.

Most of the time the income generated by the building won’t even cover debt service.

If they stay for 3 years, you’ve earned 3x the amount of a deposit via the raised rent.

Remember when choosing a property management company or any other contracting service for that matter, CHEAPER is not always (and usually NOT) the best.  

My company (Holton-Wise) for example sell offers a turnkeyesq service where we broker deal & then do everything you mentioned above in house.