Money Mustache's blog (can google it) ... you sound like the kind of dude that would enjoy it ... good luck!

Google "Texas two kitchens rule lending law" and you will get relevant links.  

I have a good job with a good salary (working for a Google Premier Partner) and I want to take the money I am making now and start getting into real estate investing.  

Google roommate agreements and check BP for forms for shared, or roommate housing agreements so your prepared.

I found this forum looking up info on Google.

sounds like you should use a PM, to start google search craigslist, zillow for like properties in your area to find rental rates for starters. and then interview at least 2 PM companies to find out costs and what they can do for you.

Google Maps are great but it wont show (maybe someone standing on a street corner selling drugs, or the sounds and roads).

I would do a search of the forums or marketplace, of course google. 

I can look at the county GIS or google maps and write addresses down but Id much rather get a list I can just copy and print off mailing labels for since I'm doing a couple hundred and will be sending to the same people multiple times

I would use google and hospitality.