I have been browsing the forums for a while now but just got around to making an account, although my partner has posted a couple of times. 

@Brandon Penn I may have a couple lenders to introduce to you who primarily work with investors. 

Here’s a couple articles with some more info:Learn About FHA 203k Improvement LoansUnderstanding the FHA 203k Loan

Lili here, I am a first-time investor looking for a couple different things:1)  A house hack in or near the downtown area.2) Connections to real estate agents, contractors, etc. to start building a network and deciding on a strategy for my REI (wholesaling, BRRRR, etc.)I am a recent college grad (June 2018) with no debt, around ~$20k in savings, very low expenses, and I travel a good amount, so Airbnb can be an option as well.Any and all advice and recommendations are more than welcome!

Listen to podcasts here, pick up a couple books written by investors that have done a lot of what you want to do and then take action once you understand.

I also own a couple rentals that i grew up in/inherited so ive been dabbling in that arena for a few years also.

My daughter screens her tenants & has always had a great rapport with them.Here is a notice to vacate she just received from a young couple who bought their first home.

Doesn't need to have brand new hardwood floors, but what if the HVAC is 18 years old?

He has a couple of podcasts as well as some youtube videos and webinars.

@Robert Leonard, There are a couple different strategies out there you may choose from to support the vacancy you may incur.