I own a few single family rentals and feel comfortable identifying deals and making offers. 

It really comes down to what you are comfortable with. 

@Marcos Cortez I'm interested an agent that is comfortable wholesaling too!

(you might have to pay some closing costs unless they can roll them into the FHA loan).[2] A lender who will lend to you.[3] Acceptable lender credit.But job #1 is to stabilize yourself indoors, then get a second job and save up some emergency money so this is less likely to happen to in the future.If you get  a second job at a resturant --maybe you can eat for free there.If you are depressed--get some counseling....some place charge a sliding scale on what you can afford.This is just a skim over view on this stuff...It will probably take you a couple of years to get your act together to where you are comfortable buying..so in the mean time study.Good Luck!

Hire a professional photographer for pictures, find a good cleaning team and handyman, make sure you are comfortable with whatever management platform you will be using to communicate with everyone.

I just wanted to make sure the whole assessment was made, as I have seen similar questions to this posed and often times those asking are thinking about maximizing rental income and having more units versus all factors of the investment.  

Maximize any matched 401k.

Generally speaking, I don't think you will find a lender that is considerably cheaper than another so I look for responsiveness and willingness to explain things so I'm comfortable with each step and I can prepare for what's coming.  

Don't get me wrong: Your agent should explain the terms and conditions and ensure you are comfortable with what you are signing, and they absolutely should make sure all parties understand the timelines, key dates, and deadlines. 

Speech and Communication Classes - These will help you become more comfortable with how to speak to people, whether it be another agent, builder, or client.