I want to build something special for my kids and secure a future for us all so that I will never be where I was 2 years ago.

Thus far I have read a few books, practiced analyzing properties, scoured Zillow, Craigslist & the MLS, spent hours on BP and secured a HELOC.

Try mortgage - it's the pledge of your property as security for the note (loan).

Also can you get any scholarships or grants?

Considering the fact that household debt levels are coming back to 2006-7 levels and retail is in the process of going down the drain, I think we’re going to see a reckoning in R/E and associated securities."

Of course screen everyone It’s amazing how fast they pay up after their kids damage a house above the security deposit including paying me extra for my time and loss of rental income after they move out

Man this is a complicated question lol, Dodd-Frank has restricted overall loan making by banks making it much more difficult for smaller businesses and new investors to secure favorably priced loans.

I have read that it will be nearly impossible to secure load from abroad.

I asked for 30 days DD and seller responded "no".This is an off-market (as far as MLS) property.My response would have been "Bye"30 days is reasonable to do an inspection, review estoppel letters and leases, secure financing (if necessary) and close title. 

I am an agent and have limited experience in Property Management.Some of her requests include the following (Tenant and LL verbally agreed already):Tenant will do all the cleaning and cover the costs before move-inTenant may make home improvements upon LL final approval and city permits3 Month Security DepositI did some digging on BiggerPockets.