You won't run into too many with the quality housing, but there might be a few good Sec 8 homes that you get a good deal on and you want to be prepared.Otherwise, pay special attention to the finishes you use as the quality of finishes can leverage an extra 10-20k in appraised value which can get you the financing/refi that you need.Happy to connect and help where I can!

I don't know about you but I am constantly on the hunt for consistency, consistency of income, of deals, of productivity, in my relationships...so that's my focus in all things not just real estate.So my vision to your question is a a state of total consistency of income and deals.I'm focused on the basics, which to drive me is even more specifically "making offers."  

You'll end up finding out if there is no motivation to sell at a certain price, then it is not worth consistently asking for the same price that the person said no to. 

I needed some extra financing on my first rehab and opened several 0 apr credit cards which I used for materials and payed them off before any interest.

Focus on networking and learning from experienced investors—you're already ahead of 99% of people your age, so stay consistent and take action!

I quickly learned when I lost out on a deal that was ideal for my situation by waiting an extra day to reach out. 

HELOCs are specifically helpful in this case so long as you are consistent with paying it back in a timely manner for the next transaction.

@Curtis OsaweyStarting with Section 8 housing can be a great strategy, especially since it provides consistent rental income.

Don't expect to extract the greatest value obviously, bc there's a few extra hands helping you, but you also won't be completely on your own and they build in extra value/incentives that comes from being part of a group. 

I've seen properties on a lake or near a park or popular trail that will consistently get higher rent.