This book focuses on long term buy & hold and is based on interviews with over 100 investors with over 1mil net worth.  

Make sure you interview them and get a feel for them.

As a veteran I get asked some disgusting questions about my previous profession even by executives interviewing me so I have found ways to get around them.When I get asked how many I own, I respond with a humors "enough to keep me busy" and laugh it off. 

@Robin Wilk  maybe rethink what you think you want to do.90% of all RE transactions happen through real estate brokerages why try to just be a one man island.have you gone and interviewed with any Actual real estate companies.. getting a RE license is far cheaper and better in the long run than spending money on direct mail when you don't really have the skills to qualify present and close..

What are some Questions to ask when interviewing a contractor?

That should give you plenty to interview.  

Once that's done, get to listening to the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A really great podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice.

I would suggest that you interview several Realtors and ask them the following questions, to ascertain if they are truly Investor Friendly, or if they are throwing you a sales pitch. 1.

@Michael GrantThese guys came to a CIREIA meeting and I interviewed with them.  

You need to have a clear idea of what you want to get out of this interview.