you need to define the area you are interested in. then  define your exit strategy such as buy and hold or fix and flip.

I definately notice that suffolk looks better for investing than nassau.

still defining my path, and I might steer out of college rentals probably

But if you follow the statutes, a mortgage loan is defined as a loan to a natural person, which is secured by a deed, mortgage, or security instrument, upon any interest in 1-4 family residential property located in GA.

You usually have to store them for a defined period of time before you dispose of them.

Criteria identify potential dealsYou should determine/define what type of property you want, once you have this clearly defined then it will help with the quickly part. 

You won't know if your investment is successful unless you define success ahead of time.  

I continue to achieve everything I set out to achieve by combining simple action steps with clearly defined goals.ROCK ON and I'll see you at the top!

Now we can argue all day what the best investment is and the truth will only be revealed over a defined holding period. 

Clearly defining roles and expectations up front will help.I'm sure there's a lot more.