Also understand that those proposing these measures have clearly indicated that these initiatives represent merely a first step in their long-term plans to effect the single largest wealth grab in the state's history.

Now that I've been looking through BP, listening to the podcasts, and reading some other books like "Richest Man in Babylon" and "Rich Dad, Poor Dad", I have some initial goals for my real estate investing.(1) I want to buy a home for me to live in. 

Our initial investment was around $20k.

What is best option to fund: 30yr 400K fixed rate loan with about 4% interest (250K reno and 150k to make payments until we get renters) or HELOC still 400k but with floating interest initially about 3% (10draw/20pay) Thoughts?

If renting, you will need to see if the property will cash flow once financed (assuming you are looking to finance this once built, which would be max 75% LTV for a 2 unit property (max 70% LTV if you cash out).As for financing, I think that may be tricky, since you would be initially distroying value as you demo the original house. 

I will be paying the initial amount only, and I don't want to be the only responsible person for the future maintenance or customization charges(I don't mind being a part of the same, but can't fully afford the entire cost!).

I typically like to start with an initial phone call to discuss your investment goals/experiences, answer any questions you have, and tell you all about what our company has to offer.

Which is why initially I didn't think it'd be a problem. 

Back to my example above, I buy the house initially with 50,000 cash, rehab for 15,000, then refi for 100,000.

We’ve at least settled on a broker for the purchase: Second City Real Estate-Brie Schmidt.Since I learn best by being hands-on, I would initially like to be my own property manager for the first property or two.