One other thing to do is chunk time without any distraction.

Make the decision to cut out the people who have a negative influence/distract you from accomplishing your goals.  3.  

Your best bet might be to lock out distractions and binge read the BP forums and blog posts--it's good information and guaranteed no upselling...Vincent

You are chasing "shiny objects of distraction" if you come in buying 1's, 2's, 3's, etc...as in small time buyers.  

Additionally, we hoped to use an FHA loan on a property in California once we were done paying for my school and thought that having a rental property would knock out that option.We did discuss it though- I'm trying to make sure that I'm not throwing artificial barriers in my own path since I know that's an easy thing to do to distract oneself from actually making difficult decisions and taking concrete action.

Entity names same as websites, spreadsheets, databases, seminars, guru courses, etc are distractions from (as you said in your post) doing what matters "hitting the streets".  

I'm thinking that ramping back up as a realtor would be a distraction from my end goal of investing. 

Had me distracted the whole showing discussing landscaping tips and how nice it would be to enjoy coffee outside in the morning. 3) Applicant didn't bother to even glance at my written 'General Rental Qualifications' list I have right next to (or on top of) the application.4) Application was finished in 42 seconds.  

I haven't mailed any letters in a couple weeks because I've been distracted by looking at a potential rental property and a potential flip property.

And last but not least, build a team of professionals to help me.I kind of wonder about trying to get my real estate license - but I'm not sure if that would be a distraction or if it would be a help.