['Step 1: Get the Real Estate Education. ... ', 'Step 2: Build a Real Estate Network. ... ', 'Step 3: Create a Financial Analysis + Plan. ... ', 'Step 4: Choose a Good Investment Location. ... ', 'Step 5: Settle on Your Investment Strategy. ... ', 'Step 6: Find the Perfect Investment Property. ... ', 'Step 7: Conduct a Rental Market Analysis.']