It's really depend on keyword targeted and how you promote your blog/website. Creating website is just the first process to start
Why you do not interest to build your own blog network?
Good info! There are many topic to consider for build blog network. I would suggest the OP for start to test by a small amount for 5-10 blog and...
Review is very important in hosting business. So provide server with the best service.
I would recommend kloxo-MR for free panel. Very active developer
In case of suspension and you do not need to fix it for provider (Eg., upgrade if traffic can overload their server). You can ask them to have...
Class of IP in seo aspect is different than network aspect (You have mentioned about network aspect) AAA.BBB.CCC.DDD is the class for seo....
Google it for review before buy any hosting provider :D
If you have more budget, use adwords or facebook ads for targeting USA based visitor might be good idea.
Most hosting provider offer free migration, just contact them.
If you are serious webmaster, go to paid one. Free hosting can caused a lot of free problem.
Connect with other blog on the same topic. For example, you have blog with cooking, try to participate other cooking blog as well as authority...
Yes, it does. Server location is factor for local seo optimization.
SEO hosting these day is more. Not only Multiple ip you hope to but be sure to get it in geo-location/different server.
Separate names with a comma.