I can handle the volume of email and various things that I need to keep in order currently, but with respect to scale I feel as though I will inevitably need a more effective system that is intuitive for others to understand and not solely logical in my mind.

In solar, it either works logically and financially or it doesn't at all as there is no in between. 

I don't own a home currently so it seems like the logical first step.

           From what I have researched and learned one of the pre screening rules it that a tenant must make at least 3x the monthly rent which is a logical rule that makes sense. but what about an expensive market where rents are $1,200 to $1,500. a month.

If you extrapolate my logic and apply it widely (probably not the best) you will end up with only subpar properties on Craigslist.  

So I'd think that would be the logical place to start but that's just my opinion.

I think it is just logical that ocean front real estate is more valuable and more desirable. 

I would say to pick one market using the logic and strategy you feel is comfortable for you. 

Account Closed 's response) a MF unit is the really the next logical step and I do want to eventually want to get serious and build a real portfolio (not just picking up properties here and there).

The entire state of Texas & or the entire state of Ohio is of course a pool that is to big to ask someone for a logical referral.