Here are are some things to look for in your target market: Number of SFR's with 30% or more equityNumber of free and clear SFR's  Number of cash transactions over the last 1,3,6,9 and 12 months (graph the trend)Average Days on marketRent and price trendsMedian home price% of homes 2/3 under median value with 30% equity or moreAny large development projects going ontotal SFR inventorynumber of out of state absentee owners with 4+ years of ownershipnumber of in state absentee owners with 4+ years of ownershipnumber of out of state absentee owners with 10+ years of ownershipnumber of in state absentee owners with 10+ years ownershipThe numbers will tell you a story. 

The areas in this graph are pretty tough but depending on your business model where else can you buy a $70,000 to $100,000 multi-family so close to the city center and still look forward to such positive equity gains?

I am always saying to people, there is no stupid questions, but I think this one would fall into the graph of one.

Hi everyone - I have finally hit a major milestone and I wanted to share it with this community.

In order for me to overcome this, I've setup a detailed plan with milestones and target dates, leading up he the first purchase.

I would include:-Strategy: the high level goal you plan to accomplish-3-5 goals/tasks to work toward that support your strategy-Dates and milestones, both short- and long-term-Measures of success: how you know your plan is working-Next steps: what you'll do immediately to get started and keep momentumIn my humble opinion, focus and discipline are two of the most important characteristics of a successful buy and hold investor.

You could then graph the increase in profits and equity over time.  

is there a list or a graph that shows in which order i would try to implement these?

I have multiple rentals.I use QBO for the auto import, the ease to make PNL graphs and charts, and to be able to analyze what my expenses are across time, and where I can cut costs and make more money.

However, the article mentions in paragraph 7 about using Excel instead to create charts and graphs.