Next steps:-Do the research on market value, rehab, rents, etc - what resources can help channel my action here so I don't over or under estimate?

Note one rule is terrible for the consumer, we still had to pay PMI since we did not have the initial 20% down.

In reality, most things on the MLS come in close to retail - even in a trashed state - because, well, people are buying them.Your best course of action in many areas now is private marketing where you can maybe catch someone at the front end of a distressed situation that wants to get out NOW, and you can likely negotiate closer to 56-70% of After-Repair-Value (ARV).

Keep learning and taking action.

Unfortunately, events leading up to today have consumed most of that time.

really as simple as that.now there are credit card schemes some will charge you money for .. that get you to all at once grab a bunch of credit cards that have teaser rates of 0 interest with the idea that you can flip before the first payment comes due... but getting a bunch of credit then maxing out the cards will crater your score.. so be careful there and if you have an issue with what you used the funds for you now have a bunch of consumer debt at high interest that could bury you.. so be careful.. there are no Zero % loans and for most starting out its even hard to get a HML.. which will be 16 to 14 Apr with at least 20% down plus points and fees

No matter when you decide to take action you are still going to make a few mistakes no matter what's.  

I'm excited to be here and ready to start learning and taking action.  

My investing career was stunted for a few years because I had about $30K in consumer debt that was holding me back.

What I'd consider doing is selling your current house and buying however many properties you can buy with the proceeds of the sale in a market where the R/V ratios are higher and is more linear in it's historic price action.