Ideally looking for a way to understand a neighborhood to make offers in 15-20 minutes or less. 

I think that ideally you should buy with cash flow, and then have the appreciation be the icing on the cake.

My calculation tells me it will take 2.5 years to recoup and since I would like to ideally sell in 15 months, it seems better to stick with what I have at the moment.But should I be considering the cash flow I will save by not paying the interest on my mortgage for two months while a refi is being completed?

My calculation tells me it will take 2.5 years to recoup and since I would like to ideally sell in 15 months, it seems better to stick with what I have at the moment.But should I be considering the cash flow I will save by not paying the interest on my mortgage for two months while a refi is being completed?

You can educate yourself through real estate investing books, listening to podcasts from notable investors who’s techniques match your interests, or read blogs posted under major finance blogs such as Forbes.Another way to educate yourself is to attend workshops that can offer hands-on knowledge.

I would ideally buy a triplex or fourplex but it might be tough to find in the neighborhoods I'm considering.

Make sure the name and date of birth on the drivers license matches the name on the credit report. 

Once I have a set of potential tenants that seem to match criteria, i reach out to schedule a showing.

When it comes to seeking advice from other investors, ideally you find someone who: is using the same strategy, in the same market, who has pulled if off within the last year or so.

I invested in mobile home parks through a fund because I want to have partial ownership in the appreciating part (the land) while the tenant owns the depreciating part (the home), to me this is such an ideal strategy.