Which should I find first?

[Anna Smith]

I am looking at investing in rentals but of course am scared! :) I am not sure if I should go to a lender first or if I should find the property first. My husband and I won't have a lot of money for down payment. We are thinking about starting with a condo to get our feet wet and not to buy anything big. We would like to be wise in our strategy. What should be our first step? Condo or lender? Plus, are mobile homes a bad idea in Maricopa County? There seem to be a lot of mobile home parks that are being used and these homes are super cheap. Any thoughts?