My goal is to do this with as little money out of my own pocket as possible.

Be careful as anywhere else, location, location, location is very important and possibly more important is property management. 

I have a chunk of change to invest but I want to invest in as many deals as possible. 

Also try and do all of the exams with as little internet help as possible, even if it takes you a few tries to pass. 

Have you scoured all the possible MLS deals?

We now have fiber optic coming to the house, it's possible it will be making it's way inside the house soon.

That could be a costly game to play, I know, because it personally cost me $2,000,000…once in the 80’s and once again in the 90’s.I have bounced back from that experience 10 times and am far stronger and smarter because of it.As an Investor, homeowner, first time investor or company owner, how can we win and get the highest level of return possible?

Is it possible for me to:1.

If you provide the lead based paint disclosure and pamphlet then you've done all you need to inform the tenant of possible risks associated with the old house having lead.

Maybe that property will go to foreclosure and be available in a year or so when I'm more seasoned ;) I had somewhat of an "Ah ha" moment after realizing that I can possibly pursue two paths that are not mutually exclusive for the use of the capital I want to invest:   conventional loans for buy and hold investing, and at the same time utilize hard money lending to rehab distressed properties.