Trance all of the income and expenses you are responsible for in report form and review that regularly with other people you trust and could help you reduce your expenses and possibly increase your income. 

I'm looking to interact, meet, and learn from others with similar interests.

I do follow up regularly. 

But have a regular evening schedule to help yourself and your contractors who know and understand your goals.There are a few things for you to do after you select your niche and market area and before you start making offers.  

He quit his regular job about 2 years after he started.You may have allready been in contact with him.  

Once these are complete we'll be moving full speed ahead on the regular repairs.

If it is the support of a supposed lifestyle, it is probably more important to identify the amount of money needed on a regular basis to support that lifestyle, and work towards that.

I know in a regular sale at least in MA its typically 1,500.

Some guys use CMBS effectively but I have always found better options.I regularly use options 1-3 depending on the deal as our strategy is similar: purchase, add value and reposition, and then pull out cash to return to our investors.Andrew

This also allows you to get into the units on a regular basis so you can see how your property is being maintained.