My ultimate goal is not using my savings during this process, because I want to train myself from the onset to think creatively and not deplete my reserves instead of finding a better deal or more productive relationship.

I don't think wholesaling is easy at all. 

They’re asset-based, meaning the loan is secured by the property itself, and they often have quicker approval times but higher interest rates (think 10–15%) and fees.

I’m starting off wanting to get into a primary residence that I plan to house hack and then figure out the next move into investment properties but that’s down the roadwith all that said, are there other ways that im not thinking of to 1.

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I don't think it ever was. 

Whats making you think rates wont go down after a couple years given the new administration in charge?

I think I could get a HELOC for $150 to 200K. 

Quote from @Megan OConnor: I am new to investing and we are thinking about a STR in Ludlow, VT.

Then I think I will buy my first out of state property once I'm ready.