This is a great website with TONS of great information. You should definitely check out the podcasts and blogs. What specifically do you need advise about? There are tons of ways to get your first loan. Some people use a FHA loan, others a USDA if they want to take advantage of the first time homebuyers programs. We personally used a VA loan and lived in the house. Than when my husband job transferred us we rented out the house. Other people bought their house as a pure investment loan, putting 20%, etc. As you read through this site you will see that everyone has different methods.
You can find out more about our "process" on my blog when it is up reluctantlandlord.net. Best of Luck