I am all about efficiency and time blocking, and this "running around" was detrimental to my productivity.

So I've found an off-market deal for a block of five c-class properties in Georgia at 10% below market, a few of which are currently in Section 8.

If the sewer line is blocked...ask the seller to have the line cleaned and allow you to re-inspect. 

Very new to the game so maybe I need to just focus my search a little better but it looks like you could walk from the Loop all the way up to Belmont Ave. and hit an open house every block!

A new huge hospital was built just blocks away, new developments with commercial buildings and gas stations around the corner, other multifamily properties have sold 500K+), duplexes have sold 300K+, and also just a few streets over there have been some higher end condos built and sold.

.- Landscaping, add nice garden up front, trim trees, remove overgrown vines from house siding- Remove old walkway and replace with new right angle walkway to driveway instead of street- Fix up front porch, new concrete probably- Repair any problem siding- Flooring has some unevenness, joists in crawl space/basement need to be added or adjusted.- Exterior paint, interior paint - HVAC and water heater appear new, roof appears new- Interior has some water stain marks, replace drywall patches- Replace kitchen with modern cabinets, granite, appliances- Oak floors downstairs hopefully can be refinished- Replace carpet upstairs with composite flooring or nice carpet - stairs are carpeted!

The location is on a block with majority single family homes and close to transportation.  

You might even be able to attack the expenses by doing things like metering the utilities, such as water.I believe the key to your situation may lie in knowing the rents/amenities in the immediate area (6 block radius for example) and work to position yourself well in that market.Any chance this is the 8-plex on Gumwood?

Two blocks away there is a house for sale for $52K. 

I recently found a great SFH on 5 lots a couple of blocks from Lake Panasoffkee, which has some of the best bass fishing in the US, that I am closing on in early October.