For example, some people focus on payments and tenant screening, others are more focused on accounting/depreciation/job order focused and yet others are into online marketing.

My husband and  I worked to improve our credit scores before buying.  

A real project manager would be able to oversee multiple rehabs simultaneously and do what many GCs can't and might be a good 'next step' to start considering if multiple rehabs is your goal (and which seems to be the growth you're headed for whether they're for flip or hold).My real answer right now though would be to look at investing in a good property manager so you can focus on being your own project manager.

If instead you have a good job and want to focus on net worth growth, then different areas with less cash flow and greater chance for appreciation could bring you better gains in the long term.

We focus on at least C class or better neighborhoods with rents of a minimum of $750 in the suburbs.

I have focused so far on the Gulf Coast but I am interested in moving into other markets over the next few years. 

I focus on internet resistant tenants.

You'll need to find a value-add deal.Sounds to me like you'd be better reading up on BRRRR investing and focus on that.

Knowing who our target renter was allowed us to focus our search and not get distracted.  

So here's the story. My wife and I have finally started in on our REI journey and bought a second home. We will be moving into our new home (Oct 1st) that will be Owner Occupied for 6 months as we do repairs, updates,...