the tip i can give is be diligent and consistent, learn to use CCAP and mail weekly or even a few times per week, to your farming area. good luck!   

Using simple ratios of 2-4 units relative to all Residential property, here's the result: Type% of ResidentialSingle Family97.2Duplex 0.74Tri0.13Quad0.15Otherthe restThe Wake county Quad market consists of 95% in Raleigh, 5% not in Raleigh.

Stay motivated and consistent.

Based on my experience investing in the stock market, company sponsored 401-K, single family real estate, and other business opportunities I have found 3 reasons why apartment investing is better than the rest.Check out the 3 reasons and you may learn something new that opens your mind to the benefits that apartment investing can bring you and your family.Cash Flow Distributions - By having consistent income generation and diligent expense oversight, apartment investors can receive monthly cash distributions directly to their bank account to buy groceries, pay bills or save up to take a family vacation.

can you replicate this  in any consistent manner IE create a business of it.. or do you think this is something that can only be done once a year or maybe a few times a year. ?

A solid agent and solid property management team are the two most important factors in the passive SFR game.If you can lock those two up - than out of state investing can be consistent and reproducible even from 2,400 miles away.

As long as you are consistent with your marketing efforts you can find a lot of success.Good Luck!

Have your policy in place before you start advertising that way it can be consistent to all.

I would recommend networking with lots of people at meetings while making sure to consistently improve your understanding of real estate every day, whether that means analyzing deals, becoming more familiar with processes, etc. 

Look for the markets with consistent cash flow, avoid betting on appreciation, and concentrate on the "bread and butter" properties.