After watching some online-course video clips at BP, I realized learning from a big map is the best start for me to learn something brand new, rather than digging holes on every single aspect.I'm glad that I've found BiggerPockets, a great platform and opportunity for RE investors from all over the world to share, learn, and network online, especially someone new in the industry like me who is shy and doesn't feel comfortable to actively approach "strangers" in reality due to the personality.If there's anybody here from Canada as well, I will be more than happy to connect with you.

I am not sure what my first investment should be and not sure how to approach it.

Massachusetts is incredibly strict when it comes to fees for example, so the OP's state may be the same way.

The only obstacle for us, would be finding new and creative ways to find Buyers.We've already set aside a few days to spend at the Race Track.We are always willing to learn more and take on new effective approaches to marketing.

She said the black hills are incredible!

Let me illustrate:Your current approach:Step 1: Look at 100 housesStep 2: Make offers on 10Step 3: Maybe get a counter offer from 1 motivated sellerCompared to the approach of virtually all successful investors which looks like this:Step 1: Find 100 motivated sellersStep 2: Create solutions for their specific problemsStep 3: Qualify the properties and probably buy at least 50% of them

Has anyone heard of/used the USPS for their marketing approach?

You will of course have to defend your own actions, but this shouldn't be a problem for someone that has been licensed for an incredible 8 months.

I purchased the book of all parcels, went through by zip code and identified the ones I was interested in (over 100) and watched as the auction date approached and they were all satisfied and taken off the auction list by the time the auction happened. 

I have been approached by a client has 13 homes for sale.