I am aiming at 25 rentals by 2019 with a very specific road map, i am ahead of my schedule and very happy with my new adventure.I specialize in a niche and area (thanks to great advice) and will continue that way unless a major market change.Voila!

You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookYou might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

Buy books on the topics that interest you and hold off spending any serious money on training until and unless it's on your timetable and specific to a niche area that is part of your strategy. 

You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

There is a ton of information here; Every time I think I've "gotten it down" with a certain niche, there is always another bit of great advice that pops up.

Here you will meet wholesalers who provide deals and all the cash buyers (rehabbers) you will need.You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

Just like I tell everyone, I'd recommend reading the Ultimate Beginners Guide http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingFind which specific niche you'd like to work in, with a clear goal in mind.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookCouple good reads 9 Reasons You Couldn't Find A Buyer For Your Wholesale DealDon't Start Wholesaling Until You Read This: Wholesale Advice from a Fix and FlipperHow to Start Wholesaling: Getting Past The Education and Into the FieldYou might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.