Look at some YouTube videos by Anderson Business Advisors.I am not an attorney, CPA, only a long-time investor. 

Here is a great video on how to use Pricelabs, to build a comp-set to understand how to price longer term stays in your market: 2.

I made a quick video explaining my thoughts and comments to help you on your journey! 

I been watching some videos where the get a 5% down with FHA loan but I don't think I would qualify.

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There are also some good videos on youtube on how to use it properly.

After reading so much in these forums and watching videos of people who have dived into real estate, it's pretty amazing what can be accomplished in 5 years! 

They read all about investing here on BP - a lot of the content, videos and books were created based on 2015-2020 time frame, and it's not the same anymore.

Would you suggest working with an agent to start, or focus on other marketing channels (driving for dollars, mailers, pre-forclosures, etc.)?

Try this https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMB4AigBkfj-TFKLDsXcOTg