I’ve checked out RE a bit in Moscow and you’re right...it’s nuts compared to lc valley. :) 

If you are planning on buying with an FHA loan, spending time and money on off-market lists won't be very fruitful.

That will be a tough nut to crack.It sounds like you are going for more "word of mouth" to support those doing long term TDY/TAD. 

Of those which would you say has been the most fruitful?

One of those five wasn't for non-payment of rent, but for refusing to comply with a 30-Day Notice to Vacate.On average, an eviction takes 30 days from soup to nuts.  5 Day Pay or Quit notice posted. 

One was bacon,lol, the fruit breakfast really threw me off (teasing).

Why not consider (or maybe you have)  investing in yourself and shortening your learning curve while increasing your chances of success in the business by going with a brokerage that will train you in the nuts and bolts?

Education is great but it would pay during your "down time" to stop reading and start creating the nuts and bolts. 

Marketing time is built into any good business model ;)But you'll notice those scores on the side of the forums start to drop this time of year for a bit lol We're all insanely busy is my guess- but if you don't stop to spend 15 minutes on something else you'll go nuts. 

Get rid of the existing tenants that are most likely paying below market, poorly screened, and bad for the business.I would pick 1-2 rentals that are "low hanging fruit" and easy to renovate.