A quick search turned up 10 Things I Wish My Broker Had Told Me for an article which seems good, "Your First Year in Real Estate" and "The Millionaire Real Estate Agent" and many other books, and I don't even want to get sucked into Youtube finding examples :)I've heard that new agents sometimes get assigned (or asked to volunteer) for "desk duty" to handle walk-ins.

It's just a super quick way to get a feel for how decent of a rental a property would make at a glance.

Any tips for quick analysis to zero in on ideal markets for a buy-and-hold strategy?

Thanks for the quick reply!

Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search/usersSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts: https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcastIf you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.

As far a books on management go, check out Brandon Turner's book on managing properties which you can find here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/store/managing-properties-digital as well as the Landlord Survival Guide by Jeffrey Taylor

Quick questions to those that know Bergen Lafayette / Greenville Jersey City real estate and developments well.

A good book to start with would be The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing

I always do my best to provide value and guide the potential out of state investor to the best path possible for their goals.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.