I recently graduated from college this past December with a degree in Business Analytics.

I find myself experiencing analysis/paralysis since analytics is very conducive to my personality.

To me, this seems to be the most powerful way that a beginner can start because of the fact that multiple units are being purchased at once for a single, low down payment with FHA, thus, more cash flow power (as opposed to buying a SFR).Unfortunately, multi families seem to be hard to come by in my market.

It may be a relative who has power of attorney, an executor, or a lawyer.  

This book is called "The Power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg (might be spelled incorrectly).

We are a bunch of lawyers and, therefore, analytical and conservative by nature.  

In case of no payment owner is contacted so utilities are NOT cut off, and utilities can be reverted back to owner, so no frozen pipes or power outages. 

This guy has approving power on loans.

Gaining even SOME knowledge is power in negotiating with the next brokerage.

Combining the equity with a loan will maximize your buying power and your ROI.