Feel free to explore both to see which one suits you best, but don't be surprised if you find that you can't do both, especially as you start out. 

I don't know much about SEO, thus why i haven't explored too deep into it. 

As far as I know, all three have experience in everything from a mop-and-paint to new construction.If you're looking for data support in Snohomish County, I know @Doug M. has been doing a fair bit of work with analytics, might be something you'd want to look in to.As for me, I'm just a small time buy-hold rentals guy, but maybe we'll have a reason to talk business after I wrap up my current purchase, or just shoot the breeze at the next BP meet-up.Cheers, and welcome to the community!

Laptop such as a Macbook? An electronic pad such as an iPad? A desktop at home? Or do you keep it old school and use a pen and notebook?

@Kevin Fox Not trying to be argumentative but this is what it looks like on Zillow Foreclosure data which is where I picked up the 5 I'm considering now; two of which I've already put offers in on and one which is a pocket listing that another agent is actually renting.I know what the stats say and have no reason to doubt them.

http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/teardown-town-1500-small-houses-replaced-by-giants-since-2012/

Been at this for 18 yrs and have always taken the position:Can't trust the applicant to do this correctly and you may well get last years which is useless.I pay for the reports (cost of business) and get current data from Experian or Trans Union.I pull the CR, BG, Eviction reports ONLY after they pass muster:  Verified employment, income, prior landlord comments, so the expenses are well constrained.I also ignore the FICO score as that's the Banks view and I'm more interested in the 30,60,90 lates as that demonstrates their current habits.

You can get this data from the MLS or even buy it from list brokers like listsource. 

Our number one source for sold data is the MLS; followed by pulls from public records.  

I'd be interested in exploring investment possibilities.