Any recommendation for the first steps I should take if I want to purchase my first rental property using the BRRRR method (or flipping).

Well, of course it depends on the individual circumstances, the amount of time comitted and the capital available.

The type of the neighborhoods where his properties were located didn't fit in with my plan but he did well and the purchase costs were low.

Eventbright is a great resource as well.

QB really is not made well for landlords and landlords leave QB every day for better software, payment processing is really expensive, and with QB there's no tenant portal for your tenants to schedule payments or push maintenance requests. 

I am assuming that you have a well documented move in inspection showing that the caulk was in good condition when they moved in?

We've come to know him and his family quite well over the years and I can't say enough good things. 

RTR has treated me so well I haven’t felt the need to try anyone else.

Quote from @Gregory Schwartz: I have 2 very close friends who grew well beyond 2 rentals with this strategy. 

haa you are right I don't like your answer, oh well better then getting jammed up by IRS thanks for your time and insight.