There are many distractions and annoyances along the way.

I also feel this is especially important in the area of real estate, where it is incredibly easy to get distracted by the latest "shiny object" that happens to cross your path.   

(this will help keep you from getting distracted or overwhelmed)2) Attend local meetups in your area (look here and here) and start connecting with investors.

Yes definitely will be disclosed upfront.I am not affiliated with an office yet, just got license finally this week, but I have been in contact with a few so far trying to find the right fit in terms of being able to make this first purchase my full priority and not any of the other responsibilities/distractions that come with being an agent right now.  

"Distractions will come, stay focused."

Plenty of distractions competing for my attention.

Before you start making offers, try to get an office location where you get the least of distractions.  

Sorry got distracted by the one part.Now if you do move into a much bigger property for example you exchange a FMV 500k property with a 250k basis for a $1 mil property you will have a basis in it of 750k versus the $1mil you exchanged into.

I have to get out the distraction called FEAR.

It's probably a fantastic system, but I don't want to force tenants to use the internet to apply as I myself have been directed to "apply online" and gotten distracted and never did each time I've been sent to online forms.