If you residence is paid off, you could apply for a HELOC on that.

So i noticed this listing which is on the other block from my primary residence.

Welcome to BP @Chad Fagan  Always great seeing other CT residents on the forums.

I used HD to remodel the kitchen and bathrooms of my personal residence.

If you got a minimum wage job, you could probably qualify for a home..a tiny one, that is

Have a pre-approval loan letter handy that states how long it will take to close it and a maximum amount that you qualified for.Just try to stay as close as you can afford stay as close to the main city that you can.  

Additionally, you stated that you read Rich Dad Poor Dad, ask yourself if you think it is the best strategy to buy a primary residence, at market value ("not a killer deal"), live in it for a few years and then hope that you will be able to rent it out for more than your mortgage (and still cover CAPEX, taxes, insurance, property management, vacancy, legal fees, evictions.....etc) Also, keep in mind that you can buy up to a 4 plex with a VA loan (as long as you occupy one of the units for a few years). 

I carefully go through the resumes and conduct a phone screen with qualified people.

Hi..I bought my residence from the local landbank.

My name is Hugh Tang and I reside in Queens, NY, with my wife and our 2 yr old daughter.