It's not the data or the asset classes; it's you.You are often your biggest roadblock.Considering this and looking at your journey differently, you can break the stalemate.If you are new and want advice, you must be open to ALL advice, not just the kind that supports your first idea or asset class.

Biggest thing is to make sure there is egress out of the basement sleeping area. 

So once you invest, you're added to the operating agreement of the company and you would now own a percentage of the company's assets - in this case it would include homeowner payments, bank accounts, REO's/properties, as well as all of the notes in the fund.The biggest risk of any fund investment is that you could lose some or all of your investment principle if the company were to go out of business.

I think my biggest worry is that buying an investment property before buying a primary home would affect how lendable I will be when that time comes for the latter. 

The biggest things to compare: location, beds/baths, square footage, quality.Keep in mind, there may be ten other homes priced at $1800, but that doesn't mean they actually rent for that price.

You’re making one of the most common—and biggest—mistakes most wholesalers make.If you need to ask, “Is wholesaling still a thing?”

I'm hoping there are some other invertors on this forum that might have some other insight. this is one of the biggest mistakes investors make that own only one property or two.. hanging on in hope to get an extra 75 bucks in rent.. so now you have waiting at least 3 months  of vacancy and lets say you should rent for 1400 so thats 150 a month .. how many months will it take to make up 3 X 1400 if you hold out for that extra 100 to 150 a month. 

That said the biggest issue with heat provided is not the thermostat but the open window in spring and fall when the heat is on.

@Jason Mead the ones that made the biggest imapact were rich dad poor dad, millionaire real estate investor, and Dave Lindahls Multi Family Millions.

Biggest thing to consider is the risk and having a nest egg if things hit the fan.