Rookie here; This is the next thing I'd like to start learning - I've got some cash I'm not planning on using for 3-5 years. Can someone either call / email / consult / show / share where to get started with this. I r...

I get some cash flow and some equity build up until my buyer cashes me out.

As long as each property in a growing portfolio has reasonable cash flow (perhaps $100-300 net for small single families, like mine), you can build up to four homes quickly and easily. 

If you are intent on more real estate, using the cash flow to build up cash reserves to deploy on future properties is certainly a workable option.  

@Julio SaladoWelcome to the site and congratulations on starting to work as an agent.Here are a few must haves for the home office.Laser printer, Ink jet printers are slow and will eat up ink.Office quality scanner.Anti virus software.Filing cabinet.Desktop calendar.Corkboard on the wall.Papershredder.

I keep in mind which areas have shown recent years of good appreciation and consider places where new development might start to build up in the coming years.

Build up your capital over a couple of years from flipping properties then start holding.  

Long term I want i want to rent houses and build up a large portfolio of houses so that i can transition from my 9-5 in a few years.  

This opportunity kind of sprang up on us, but now we're really excited about the opportunity and want to buy more multi-family homes in the future to bring in monthly income and build up money for retirement.

What are some of your experiences during the process, from application, to build up or renovation, & the lease-up/ renting years.