Practice and learn when to cross them off your list, or let them go mid-sentence. 

It seems like you are looking for a quick fix which may wind up getting you into even worse shape if you are not careful.From a practical point you want your overall credit utilization to 30% or less at a maximum.

If you are making improvements to the property, the rehab costs and be included in the loan and it will be structured as an interest only bridge for a year or 2.

As you learn all about MF investing, find a commercial MF (loopnet, brokers, property managers, off-market, owners) to learn and practice how to underwrite (start with the BRRRR tool here on BP) and parallel to all that, find a mentor/accountability coach (me) to partner (me) with, network for investors everywhere you can to acquire your first 65+ unit deal.

I love my job in the Air Force and plan to continue serving my country, but I would like to own my own real estate investment business with a construction/home improvement branch.

I'm under contract to purchase an improved lot.

Written by attorneys, linked to your state-specific laws, full of practical advice, and includes a bunch of forms you can edit and use as a Landlord.

Being taught about business from folks who lived in academia is practically useless.I’d hope a masters in accounting would give you more specialized skills that would aid with the exam and your career.My 2 cents. 

Provided lending practices haven't overly loosened up, which I'm currently purchasing a home with a traditional mortgage and can tell you for certain this bank has not, then I see the majority of the market continuing to rise at a reasonable rate. 

First, our direct involvement in the local real estate community helps us identify well-located properties that we think we can improve through better management, new capital or better marketing.