I am currently a fifth year (5/5) Mechanical Engineering student at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA, I have recently accepted a full time job offer as a Mechanical Engineer at a chemical company located in Deer Park, TX with a start date in July 2019. 

But together we'll do an awesome job for a client."

1) He has a full-time job right now.2) Credit score is good.3) Has 2 criminal records 10 years ago.

@Daniel Brown If I was you I would let her know you are interested in REI so much that you would get the place rent ready ( She pays material your labor is free) "take over" as property management or something to that effect, Earn a little cash, learn from her and get on the job training.  

Make sure to do a thorough market demand study and stay away from small towns that are not growing or producing jobs.

When he paints he will have his brother help if it’s a large job.

The minimum requirements for example are:3x rental incomeGood references from past landlordsCurrent landlord reference may be inaccurate so use the others to better judgeCheck income by calling manager and verifying job stability, etc.Credit score of 600+pass background checkDepending on your requirement, but no smoking is a good idea.Check them out on social media, understand their personality.Check their car to see how clean it is.A demanding landlord or one trying to move in earlier than you can Isnt a good idea.There’s honestly a lot when it comes to landlording.

There is a pilot shortage, and after school and a couple of years in commuter Hell he should be able to get a well-paying job, then you could qualify and invest in good quality properties.

Great job!!

Some cannot come up with money for a down payment, while others are wary of getting back into a market that once burned them.For many, the American dream is now out of reach.