I agree with the notion that one needs to define his or her goal with regard to real estate and making a living of real estate alone would require lots of it, but cash flow for the long run is almost inevitable.

I’m required to have liability insurance for my contractors license, and I’m wondering if there is an appropriate way to consolidate insurance. 

And, another one requires more support (special needs).Husband working on starting his own business (starting phase, no income)On the side, there are some income ($50K a year)Goal:1.

I know nothing about ME law specifically but I assume that can be done in accordance with local customs… Either by obtaining a court-certified copy of the original easement and re-recording it with all of the required signatures OR recording a confirmatory deed of easement which spells out the error and corrects it by including everyone who should have signed the original. 

If the deal makes sense, it is not uncommon for a borrower with sub 500 credit to obtain financing with no appraisal required. 

Transferring the property could trigger a lender’s due-on-sale clause, requiring immediate loan repayment.

Quote from @Nelson Badillo: In my experience, HUD requires you to provide at least three comparable properties to justify your rent.

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

In these early stages of learning and developing as an investor, I'm primarily focused on properties that may require the following: paint, flooring, bathroom/kitchen remodel, drywall, light fixtures, exterior landscaping, siding, or new HVAC.

How big of a lot is required and how much would it cost to purchase?