I noticed that was your goal which is a similar goal of mine (and probably the rest of the RE world).

@Michael Greenberg,There are plenty of strategies; however, they most depend upon what your goal is.I would be happy to refer someone to you.

My goals in real estate is to grow my & my lady’s REI portfolio & also do some rehab projects as we’re both hands-on people (as a kid I tinkered a lot with electronics, computers, & cars).

I've got the goal of purchasing my first Tri/Four plex by Sept 2017.

My ultimate goal is to purchase and develop land in the ever receding outer exurbs in my region.Here is a little about my world of late: Home Automation and Security technology is developing at breakneck speeds these days and staying on the cutting edge is a full time job, especially when it comes to understanding the vulnerabilities associated with these new technologies (think "Hackers"...they really, really, really do wreak havoc..no joke).

I'm sure you'll find an immense resource of networking and information to help you achieve your goals!  

If you already own your own home or don't want to live in a construction zone, then a 5 month target would probably be a good goal.

I've tried others but found Property Evaluator to be the best fit for me.

My goal right now is to be at 20 total units so I can quit my w2 after my kids are out of college when I'm 50.  

Where we spend different amounts of money is the fit and finishes (windows, appliances, counters, tile, cabinets, fixtures, etc).