I know that this is a process and I am prepared to take the slow and safe route. but have many doubts/questions racking my brain in this early stage.

My community is safe, and yard signs are a great way to advertise my business.

Quote from @An Lan: I am not a professional real estate investor, I just invest in houses as a safe asset and do not choose to rent them out.

Your best bet is to find and contact all of the top local wholesalers and go to work for one of them and see what they do right and wrong and see if it's even a business you like.

***************************************************************Ah, so much for betting on Future Appreciation. 

We do want to settle in a little bit here while continuing to do our homework, but hope to get into something in the next 6-12 months.With the way interest rates are looking now and what little I see on public listings, I think a smaller multi-family that needs a little rehab would be the best bet. 

Quote from @Antoine Black: I have a house that free and clear and I'm trying to tap in the equity can any one help  Hey Antoine, As Mike stated, your best bet is a local credit union.

Haha I bet there's been some crazy stuff out there but the one's I'll put up will definitely of better quality and insulated.

My current situation is, in part, a result of playing it too safe and avoiding risk altogether.

THANKS Your local credit union might be your best bet.