Starting with a strong income and a good amount saved up is definitely going help you get started and keep the ball rolling.If I were in your shoes I would pretty much do what you are describing here already. 

I was in your shoes a year ago and it can really be information overload.

If I were in your shoes I would do number 1, assuming you can get it to cashflow when you move out.

@David DenzyAnalysis proralysis wont make you any money bro, at like a tennis shoe "just do it!"

I was in these same shoes several months ago and made the mistake of moving MD instead of Richmond.

Or a single pair of dress shoes.

If I were in her shoes and her budget permitted it, I would use the Legal Zoom option to simplify any future goals to expand her investment portfolio.  

Where the heck are we going to shoe a washer and dryer!

But focus too much on these things will prevent you to start "doing".Let me give you some advice as someone that been in your shoes. 

I bet credit card issuers have that process down...I would in thier shoes.