A few good deals are often all it takes for them to see you as a reliable source.When you’re consistently getting solid deals, you won’t even need to search for cash buyers—they’ll come looking for you!

Maybe, get into a couple rougher multi-fmailys to get started?

My plan is to get a primary residence as quick and efficiently as possible while also staying on pace with other investments.1.

Down Payment Assistance: Proposed up to $25K in down-payment support for 1st-time homebuyers "This option exists as of today in many states under current DPA programs"You can actually right now get more than $25K under a DPA it depends on your loan amount and your State/County. 

I don't get number 2 of the gets.

The only leverage you have to get the seller to negotiate is the threat to back out of the deal.

Honestly- if you aren't getting inquiries, you are priced too high.

You will quickly realize there is a lot of information out there, whenever, you're thinking of starting to invest don't get held up by paralysis by analysis.

But, that is not always the right answer and you should speak with someone familiar with your personal situation to get advice specific to you.

See who they would recommend for lenders and make sure to get a preapproval letter back to them so they know you're serious - takes about 20 mins to do an application - can take the agent about 2 hours to have to show you a place with their time.