I am aiming for a home between 150-250k, which i can afford if all hell breaks loose, at a 5% conventional 30 year term loan (unless a lender or someone else can suggest me a better loan) My question is what are the minimum requirements for obtaining such a home (capital wise, credit score wise, salary wise) Who can i specifically talk to for these numbers and help me understand tenant demand, areas, and more specific information about my market?

Is it worth it or am I better off just continuing to read articles, forums and videos in order to learn.

Looking for practical steps to take to maximize our partnership for the better.

Don't be intimidated by other investors or if they're doing better things.

The earlier you start in your RE journey, the better off you will be in the future.

Combinations can be handed out and it happens - with a Supra every access is logged so you at least have a better shot of knowing who was there and when.We stopped flat fee listings awhile back simply because people would show up, order the least expensive listing possible, and then not really know what they were doing.

Is not HELOC better as the interest does not change and also you only pay for what you use ?

For better or worse, 1031 seriously constrains their investing options, even for real estate. 

I am sure the properties are not in some of the better neighborhoods, but I am hoping with these new initiatives it can be changed if more people invest in home ownership. 

And can probably get a better deal .