When I saw the post outlining the ideal introductory post asking what my goals in real estate were, I felt that something too macro wouldn't really convey my ambitions.I would definitely appreciate any and all advice you can have about the market in San Diego because right now I am relying on information online and day trips to San Diego when my realtor recommends a property matching my specifications.

Spokane and Tri-Cities would be favorable choices for your outlined goal. 

Even though I just outlined exactly how to buy a property using the BRRRR method, and I added important details to make it successful, it is still hard to do on your own without someone guiding you.  

Not in Seattle but in the outline areas.

You may have already chosen a course but I wanted to add that Tony Mesa has an amazing cram video package with outline. 99 dollars or free if you take the whole course online.

I always give my investors a contract that outlines the repairs to be completed, at what price, and a per diem for going over a certain time period.Consider partnering with another local investor for your first deal.

If you can try to get the seller to evict that would be the best for you, though it may delay the closing.Frankfort has a 3 day notice for nonpayment, and the forcible detainer\eviction process is supposed to be much shorter than some other counties.You should have also have some sort of tenant estoppel in place as part of the sale that outlines what the tenant owes and is owed, the terms of the leases, etc.http://www.propertymetrics.com/blog/2014/12/16/wha...

If some one would be so kind as to structure a bullet point outline on the first action steps to take that would mean a lot.

You allowed your seller to roll all of your interest into the principal - which is disadvantageous to you for all of the reasons I outlined above.

Banks will want you to show some reserves for unexpected repairs, evictions, ectI recommend you get all your stuff in order; pay stubs, 2 years taxs, hopefully solid credit score and some previously established credit, and create a brief outline on the property including income expense numbers, and see what different lenders offer.