My area of focus is buy/hold with value add opportunity for small multi family residential units around KS and MO. 

I'll put more focus into that; thanks!

I decided that would be a better use of my time to just focus on deals in Omaha.

I got no gameplan and I am new... i want to find a way to focus my energy and time to get my first deal.   

Focus on the end goal.With extreme cases, I try to identify any barriers that would make it difficult for the tenant to move, do what I can to address those barriers and make the move easier for the them.

I'd REALLY like to buy locally, but in the Atlanta market, property values are so much higher than rent - and my investment strategy focuses on cash flow, so the numbers just don't make sense.

Tree was knocked over in a storm and leaning dangerously against a power line and another tree.

I would suggest you figure out what your goals are and narrow down what type of property you want to focus on investing.

For most,  they should focus on income streams outside of real estate that can be increased and funneled into income property.All the best!

I would focus on a few areas and look for good deals.