The first month after studying... BPers steps to finding RE?

[James Perry]

So, I've done all the studying as recommended in books like Brandon Turner's book, The Book on Rental Property Investing or Frank Gallinelli's book, What Every Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow.  It's one thing to have a plan, which I do... I've read many of the posts and articles both here on BP and that a Google search located.  But it's another thing to put that plan to buy a multi-family or the like property into action.

Before taking unnecessary steps (which I know there will inevitably be a few), I am curious as to what the first 30 days looked like for those of you that have successfully landed your first apartment complex, for example.  In other words, what did day 1 look like versus day 30?  I know this is a short time frame, and maybe that time period should be 6 months.  But any thoughts, strategies, or tips would be greatly appreciated.  

Thank you in advance!