You will definitely benefit from having some sort of guideline and direction.

LED lights all over the place.

You'll find a much higher percentage of motivated sellers that way compared to new FSBO's and then you can mail or call directly to them.

I'll message you directly. 

-long term strategyPlease point me in the direction of someone who may know the answers if you do not.  

Also, internet seems light for 8 units; and the electric bill during summer A/C season is going to be way higher.

Emphasis in operations include: repetitive, methodical process; unsolicited direct mail campaigning; forced value generation; off-MLS marketing; market arbitrage; options, and creative Seller financing.

Because for years population in the U.S has been shifting that direction.

Thankfully, I have a background in Customer Support, Sales, and collegiate level athletics which I think all point me in the direction of pursing the world of Real Estate Investment.

However I have only lightly looked around on sites like Trulia, Zillow etc. and I have heard that they usually aren't the best resources compared to having a real estate agent with the MLS.