Try to narrow it down to your top 3-4.

I think before you start narrowing down your team, you need to narrow down your markets.

That should help you narrow down what markets you should be looking at.

After that you can narrow down the type of investment you want to do.  

BiggerPockets would be more ecumenical (inclusive of diverse viewpoints or "seeker-friendly")  Dave Ramsey is more "fundamentalist" (adhering to a narrow interpretation of the text and strongly opposed to any deviant views)   BiggerPockets and Dave Ramsey, just like different churches, attract different types of people.   

Other than that you have to narrow it all down to a specific county and give them a call.

I know it may sound like I'm spreading butter thin everywhere, but I'm learning my way into narrowing down the options, or strategizing/timing them in the right sequence.

@Pat Quaranto you may consider narrowing your focus down to become an expert and increase your chances of success.Do you think it's easier to succeed at something you're an expert at or wherever the winds blow?

This is a question I have as we narrow down our search for a sfh.

Utilize some Zillow searches to see what all is available and narrow down what it is you really want to and can buy.