I am reading a lot and listening to podcasts daily, but still feel like I am a long ways away from purchasing my first investment.

You are in the right place my friend, I'm new to REI myself but my knowledge & confidence is growing daily.

What exactly does brandon mean when he says analyze 3 deals daily?

I read and listen to podcasts daily and I am excited to begin my journey!

Several books that are mentioned daily on BP will also help you out here.

We'd like to rehab it ourselves, but local banks told us only 203k-approved contractors may do the work, and their rates were ridiculous for something my guys would do during our normal daily activities.

Take action daily, even if it is small (analyzing one deal, making one call, going to one networking meeting, etc).  

I have been emerged in classes for home inspection, real estate licensing and real estate investing for the last few months on top of my regular JOB where I have to commute 150 miles daily.

I am currently a Process Server trying to learn a win/win for myself and the homeowners I encounter on a daily basis.

I try to not toot my horn (Toot Toot) but those 5 months sucked with daily tasks from the lender (sign this, sign that, write this “to whom it may concern”) or doing another due diligence all in compliance with the 1031s.