What steps have you taken to build your company?

You’d apply through a regular lender, and qualify with typical credit scoring methods.  

I need to take a step back, not get ahead of myself, and recollect for a bit.

But thanks for stepping off your high horse to answer, I know it must have been tough for you...

Do that for a few months, and you'll have a more defined opinion on what your next step will be - house hacking, getting a real estate license, trying to wholesale, partnering up with someone, etc.

Is that a good first step? 

I'm new to reaI estate investing, but the BRRR method is quite intriguing.  

Should I be networking with buyers first? I'm under the assumption that if I find out what buyers are looking for I can narrow my search with laser precision. Curious to hear everyone's opinion

It's been a huge source of education and inspiration for me and my husband on our REI  journey.As to next steps, I would recommend finding a real estate agent that you trust, and also start talking to lenders (banks, mortgage brokers, credit unions, etc.)

Will definitely make that next step in talking to an agent.