Step #1 is figuring out what your game plan is, and where to invest is probably the most important part of the game plan.

I heard of a good one on the BP podcast and am going to try them out.Analyze deals that come in via marketing sources to further screen them.Create reports from every house I flip (to show investors)Automatically send business updates to investors/lenders I've spoken to.Automatically post stories to website and social media (virtual assistant)Get hot keywords from my area to base marketing around...make videos personally...THEN, have them transcribed and changed into a blog post for original content.Automatic follow up via text, call service, email, direct mail.

Your time here will be well spent.Since you mentioned an interest in buy and hold, I added the below links for your review, while you wait for connection with a mentor. http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/04/how-to-rent-your-house/ (house rental guide)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)Now that you have made the move, below are some links that will help with the navigation of the site. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.udemy.com/biggerpockets-real-estate-investing-course/ (video with 64 lectures and approx 6hrs of material)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)Before your 1st purchase, please ensure you visit the below link for some tips.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REIs)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged.Since you never mentioned a niche of interest, I added three of the most popular ones for your review and selection.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling) http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.udemy.com/biggerpockets-real-estate-investing-course/ (video with 64 lectures and approx 6hrs of material)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)REI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 aWelcome to the vibrant BP community.

I've looked at every video imaginable and have the motivation needed to take the next step.

We are in the buy fix and sell game a bit south of Cleveland, dont do rentals.  

@Jack Mitcham Welcome.A lot of Red Sox fans do this also: Go to games in Baltimore because it's cheaper;-)Good to see you're persistence in hanging on is paying off.

@Tim Carter, playing devils advocate is my favorite game :) .

I did some more digging and research on the internet, and I came upon a comment on a youtube video that simply said...

After watching a few "pranks gone bad" videos on YouTube, I watched a video on Master Lease Options.