Pick an area you would like to visit often and join a real estate group there.4. 

I had my first residence -- a tract home in a subdivision -- built when I was only 21 years old, but while everyone else in the neighborhood was picking brick and siding and paint and carpet that made them personally happy, I was only thinking about what the next buyer might like.

Read books on investing in real estate, listen to the podcasts, attend webinars and stay active on the forums while connecting with other investors in your area and pick a niche.

Pick a time frame that is reasonable to you and them.

Would love to meet up some time and pick your brain.Couple of questions, did you finance property and/or rehab costs or was it all cash?

If you want to remain in one place you can pick any of the cities I mentioned but nobody can guarantee that you will do well in any particular area.  

@Thomas Franklin @Lane MobleyLet me know you're are in the area and I would love to meet up and pick your brains.

Read books on investing in real estate, listen to the podcasts, attend webinars and stay active on the forums while connecting with other investors in your area and pick a niche.

Gorham is a hot area and picked up over the past 6 months, but there are still deals out there to be found.  

I've listened to ~50 of the BiggerPockets podcasts, read a lot of blog posts, and have been lurking in the forums so I am looking forward to applying the knowledge I've picked up over the past 9 months and learning more!