I need to find a system that helps me organize all the work from beginning to end ...I have a lot of information in my head and I do not know where to start... 

I've found it best in my past to manage versus actually do it.

Knowing a whole bunch of ways to beat the system doesn't beat someone that is working the system well. 

We have created a system to where we understand how to maneuver through leads and determine If a buyer is serious.

I learned my process was not perfect so I have networked my way around San Antonio and have reworked my business model and work-systems.

Bigger Pockets has an awards system, which helps you step up real estate game.

I am in the in between size where setting up a large system doesn't seem reasonable, but you are spending a lot of time managing. 

Feel free to add anything or comment your opinions...To Survive Over The Long Run Managing Your Buy and Hold Investments:Understand that your business is to provide quality housingUnderstand that you're looking for quality tenantsUnderstand your goal is to satisfy your quality tenant so they keep buying from youTenants are looking for convenience and superior comfortGreat value within the areaThe Process of Buy and Hold InvestingPrepare investment property for rentalMake a decision on your exit strateg(y/ies)The better the neighborhood/area, the better your security to hold the property for cash flow versus to flip it (generally)The better the neighborhood/area, the faster the appreciation (generally)The better the neighborhood/area, the smaller your profit in cash flow (generally)Staging is an option to consider as well when preparing to get the property ready to marketDoes "The Thinking" for the tenant and helps them to picture themselves living in your homeMarket rental propertyCraigslist is a good marketing vehicle to use when marketing your property to tenants...

There are a lot of septic systems, which can be a blessing and a curse.

I feel like I've created the right networks and systems so that the next part - the transactions - will naturally start to fall into place when II know a lot of newbies are wondering - How do I Get Started?