Do a quick search in the box above and you will see a lot of comments on large sums of money people have spent for coaching/training.

Hey Brian, if you need help with searches, feel free to reach out to me.

I am in the same situation where I live and I just searched apartment floor plans on the net and found what I thought would go well here and be popular convenient layouts for tenants.

@Graham Richard Anderson Search engine optimization and Google Adwords are by far the best lead generation methods.

A good realtor will be able to help you out, but a good PM will ensure your investment makes money.That 10-12k doesn't open you up to much selection here in Cleveland in todays MF market

There are some select markets in the southeast that I will look at if I can't find anything in OKC, KC or Des Moines but I imagine I will find acceptable properties in those cities first. 

Continue networking, educating yourself and searching for deals.

You can search the forums to read more about it!

Asheville area is my furthest in my search area.   

Using, public records are available for search, particularly when properties change hands.I don't know much about Edina, but googling for info. it directed me to: Hennepin property recordsThen you enter lot numbers what you are looking for.