real estate isn't a get rich quick and quit the day job right away gig.  

Being new to this, what are some known strategies that people use to purchase a second, third, fourth property quickly [within a couple of years] opposed to waiting for that single property to bring in enough income to afford the next purchase?

As I am earning relatively well in my job I can afford to service the 15 year loan and the debt is being paid down relatively quickly.

I felt that they were more in it for them on the return and just trying to make a sale, rather then keeping the customers needs a priority.

My husband and I have been running a heating and AC biz for over 3 years now, we do it all; commercial, residential, new construction, equipment replacements, custom duct design & fabrication, service, maintenance, repairs...

I had a quick question, what is the criteria you look for in property?

The deal calculators are amazing and will help you identify a good deal rather quickly.

@Kim Meredith Hampton Kim, sorry to bother you but have another quick question and wanted to see if you had any information on it. 

He works for the State of Michigan as the head of the parole office or something like that, and is retiring in Brown County in a custom cabin they are building.

Even if you get a wholesaler or flipper in her area to quickly purchase from her, you don't want her to get taken advantage of.