I am looking to go at it on my own and build my own portfolio, that is what brings me to Bigger Pockets.

Assuming the lender doesn't buy it back (and they have let some go at less than their judgement recently)  what is the recourse to resolve the HUD lien?  

I am looking to go at a "more of my own pace" for faster turnover with smaller gains that will build over time. 

It was a tough go at first with lots of frustration, lots of being ignored, and lots of disappointments.

Or would this be your first go at it?

(For reference I am a honor roll student 90.4 GPA) Go to one of those online or stay at home schools where you can go at your own pace and just finish two years early.

Sorry to hear you dealt with such a jerk in your first go at real estate.I would align expectations with your realtor as well - let him know that you are going to make some offers that have a low chance of acceptance but you're an investor and let him know your long-term goals and visions.

As always, and as flipper suggested, consult with a cpa/attorney in regards to these matters as they can get very complicated and trying to go at it by yourself could be a financial and legal disaster.

But what you do is when its over you pick yourself up, brush yourself off and go at it again.

That is sadly the extent of my creativity so I thought I'd post it here and let you guys go at it.