Plus, I'd prefer to take baby steps before investing out of state where I could better afford a 25% down-payment.

I realize that my SEO optimization and stuff isn't great, so I really need to see what should be my next steps. 

Many lenders will not want to step in when the project is partially done.

Do you want to buy and hold for long run appreciation, do you want day 1 cashflow, are you wanting to flip and stair-step into higher value properties, the list goes on. 

This is perfectly fine if you are going to be living there a long time, but I see people who use a home as a stepping stool home to a larger home in future and make it very customized to their liking but then when try and sell it, it does not appeal to the masses.

Response for Abigail Katherine Grier: Hey Abigail, Congrats on your first property—that’s such an exciting step!

In those cases, the title company guided us on the necessary steps to resolve the title issues, and we did whatever was required to close the deal.

Are there any steps i can take to delay foreclosure?

Seeing your intro is a breath of fresh air.. what's your next step in building a strong investment network?

Hey, what do you think it's the first step to get into the flipping market as a beginner ?