Find a market you like and BUY something that will provide decent returns and grow organically.

However, with FHA there is no requirement.Would it be feasible to attain let's say a 4plex with FHA and then refi to VA after 2 yrs?

This isn't typical unless you're running some sort of Non-profit or charity organization. 

Notice, knowledge or a notice or notification received by an organization is effective for a particular transaction from the time it is brought to the attention of the person conducting that transaction, or from the time it would have been brought to his attention if the organization had exercised reasonable diligence.E.

. #5  Get to know the neighborhood police officers, city officials, and social service organizations in your area.

In order to do that I must organize my finances and wondered if anyone had a great excel spreadsheet they can recommend to begin creating and daily & monthly budget with the goal of maximizing my savings to have the funds for a down payment.

Life punishes those who are vague, so have your goals be of what, how much of, and by when kind of things from there it is creating the plan to match the goals and working backwards and fighting to attain them.

I would love for my company to join your team to help you attain financial freedom. let me know if you would like to talk more!

This is a very reputable local non-profit that will distribute funds appropriately to different organizations. 

I bet you have attained some valuable knowledge.