If you are just starting out and plan on living in the property for a least a year or two, you would probably be better off seeking a conventional loan. this may qualify you for a smaller down payment (definitely lower rate too) and I think the credit score requirements drop way down to about a 620 (?).

I've found a mix of getting contractor referrals and lender referrals is great as you seek to find the first good deal.

This is the trickiest part- you may want to seek help from a local mentor who may be wiling to walk you through it. 

Hi, I am in the process researching the Las Vegas & Tampa/Clearwater areas for multifamily units and would like to know if there are any brokers, property managers, lenders  and/or appraisers that would be willing...

All of this has served to help me gain the crucial beginners knowledge I was seeking.

I am always seeking new routes to use to leverage my goal for my wife and I's portfolio.

Just replied to it stating  that the seller was in breach and that I would seek damages and costs.

I truly believe that real estate investing can be a vehicle towards the true financial freedom I seek, which is why I am doing everything I can to learn about the industry.Since I currently graduated from college and just started out at my new job, I am living at home so I have not bought or owned any properties before.

Hello BP,My close friend has agreed to sell his house to me at a GREAT deal. He's looking to sell me his home for 170k (valued roughly 200k-210k) with a fantastic cash flow opportunity. He purchased it for 130k and wo...

You should seek hard money lenders at your local meet up.