Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

It is not nearly as fast and simple as purchasing a property.  

And considering they aren't actually moving in on the move-in date, should I do the move-in inspection and hand them the keys once they get in to town?

it seems most use Excel....Personally the last few years i have been extremely hands off on my rentals, i have all my rentals managed professionally and have had so little problems that i can go an entire year without hearing from them and print out my tax info for tax season....Since im actually studying to invest in real estate better and make better ROI, i am looking to setup tracking on my properties so i can understand my numbers better and predict things in the future...I was curious if someone would share an example of how they are tracking their properties and expenses so i can format my own correctly from the start. 

Atlantic City has so much hype that everyone wants their hands on something.

Simple advice get a good loan broker.

Much more hands off, no dramas, no maintenance

Milwaukee, on the other hand, retained its character as a city that was built on Lake Michigan shipping with large populations of German, Slavic, and Italian immigrants.

I also have a small group that keep it very simple and use the 1% rule.

I've had a few sellers or agents make a stink but my response is usually, I have the cash to close, but if I have the ability to push through a loan and keep my cash in hand, why wouldn't I take that opportunity?