Once you're ready, create a goal (e.g., "I will buy at least one single-family home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex before the end of 2019") and then do it.

Currently I am looking to buy and hold for the long-term with the goal of being free and clear by the time I retire ~20 yrs. 

Regarding the deals you see listed after 2 years, sometimes investors choose to take advantage of the appreciation they've gotten and move it elsewhere.

It all comes down to you researching and aligning with the area that you feel will fit your investment goals best. 

I have to evict using the landlord tenant route, but I don't know which reason to choose.

A different industry thought leader will present and allow a time for Q&A.The goal is to raise awareness of and encourage this strategy as well as network with likeminded investors and entrepreneurs.  

Whether or not to set up an LLC for each property really depends on your goals and how much liability protection you want.

One of the board members was there and is looking to retire, We hit it off and he opened up his 30+ property portfolio to me to choose from.

It won't take long for you to zero in on what’s most important to you and aligns with your goals.

The property you choose, is based on satisfying the financial requirements for that deal, at that time.Simple.