Run the other way.Figure out your criteria, and don't get side-tracked by any cute looking, sweet tenants who don't meet it.  

Don't mean to get side tracked here, but I thought I was dedicated staying up late for research purposes.

gregwelcome aboarddon't get side tracked reading too muchget out there and drive some areas and look at and make some offersmake a lowball offer on the greatest property that is beat to crap- you will be amazed at what happensdon't be afraid to look in the papers or places that are not a agent gemfind yourself something you would like to live in for a year and get it bought, this way you get to do the rehab plus have gone through the paper work with the tittle companylook at the property in your minds eye the one you envision and it will appear for youenjoy

I got side tracked on my investing journey with a large luxury STR that I thought would bring great riches and yadda yadda. 

Make sure not to get side-tracked by trivial things, it happens to a lot of people.You're in a good area for cash flow.

I'm going through a divorce and I've gotten a little side tracked.

Been meaning to check that out but always get sidetracked. 

The past couple of years I have been sidetracked with work and life in general.

At the time, I had planned on renting that house out but I got sidetracked with my primary residence and having babies.  

Now I use a checklist, so I don't get sidetracked.