There is a lot of variability in this answer and, like all things in real estate, it simply depends. 

It will take time.3) Property management companies, chamber of commerce meetings, local commercial RE brokers, etc are all additional options to network and find people who do deals.

The stock market, gold, Bitcoin, and most real estate are all at all-time highs.

Over that time we have acquired 4 properties, 6 doors. 

This will save you time and effort, as you won’t have to travel long distances to manage different properties or handle tenant issues.For your first investment, I suggest starting with 2-4 unit properties.

You might be able to look for #2 and #3 and do 2 at the same time.

If you do that once it's a problem but six times and perhaps more you probably shouldn't be in this business. 

Quote from @Yianni Hahalis: I'm looking to move to Cleveland within the year and get my foot in the door with real estate.

My first bet of advise to you is to read Gary Keller's The Millionaire Real Estate Investor.

I wouldn't consider buying real estate if I didn't have $160K cash in hand.