Beginning to invest - 401k funding

[Glen Knight]

Hi all, after a few life changes I'm looking to seriously begin investing. I've been reading and going to different investing events. 

My credit is on the low side and my savings are low as well. I'm taking the time now to understand and increase both of these, but in the meantime, I'm looking for ways to get started. Reading around I found that I could look into HUD homes and foreclosures, for financing I also read that you can use up to 10k from your 401k to finance your first home.

I'm looking to see if anyone has had a similar experience or any advice regarding the strategies I've spoken about.