This investor went from start to an unbelievable level in 2 years, and that has motivated us both to take action, and achieve success.

I do think computational/quantitative finance and has something to do with it, but two other factors would probably be more pertinent in their increased application.First the golden age of objective "straight" math seems to have passed (at least for now), we can all think of great mathematical achievements, not many of which have come in the last 40 years.secondly, this is also is due to big data and ubiquitous data availability.

These are some of the steps I have taken.Books I have read- Rich Dad Poor Dad- Cashflow Quadrant- Rich Dad’s Guide to Investing- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People- Investing in Duplexes, Triplexes & Quads (need to read again)- BiggerPockets: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide ( Reading now)- What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know about Cash Flow (Reading now)Books on the reading list- Do Less and Achieve More- The Millionaire Next Door- The 8th Habit- The Edge- Real Estate Riches- Creating Weather- Flip by Rick Villani & Clay Davis- Think and Grow RichI am also listening to the BiggerPockets podcast and a few others.

For most people, buying real estate (at least in the beginning), means penny-pinching for long periods of time in order to acquire the capital needed for the investment.It could be months or even years of frugal living to achieve a goal, focusing on "needs" rather than "wants".But even the most dedicated need a treat every now and again to break the monotony of what I call "the grind", in order to recharge the batteries and stay motivated.So, do you guys (and gals) treat yourself?

What are you hoping to achieve.Then write out your action plan to achieve such goals.Then start taking action on things.

(With my ADD brain, something with structure always makes me feel like I can actually be able to focus and achieve something)Has anyone read this?

I am looking for a buy and hold - either 3 bd or 2 bd SFR in Tampa.  As I screen these properties by researching the rents on rentometer and padmapper,  I find it is getting harder and harder to find a property close ...

They can provide some capital to help you achieve your goals and you would learn from them. 

Again I am sure you know what you are doing or else you want not have had the success that you have achieved and please dont make it seem like I am trying to discredit your organization..

It's hard to describe the feeling you get the first month, but it pretty much borders on 'awesome'.)While this strategy won't get you the house immediately, it would at least put you on better financial footing towards achieving that goal.