This implies you not only have to deal with AB1482 but also the more strict recently enacted San Diego tenant protection act. 

Strict Fannie Mae Guidelines: One of the biggest drawbacks of this loan is its strict adherence to Fannie Mae guidelines.

I've been listening to a lot of the past podcasts on BP so I know before total costs, I should prioritize matching employer contribution on 401k and max out my Roth for that calendar year, but are people also allocating some of the funds to stocks (index funds) during this process (if so how much/what percentage) or strictly saving for DP.

There are Nashville- adjacent cities with less strict STR permit regulations - you may have better luck starting an STR there.

The process was fairly easy as Austin doesnt have very strict renovation codes like many other cities such as San Antonio. 

So if this is a 10 year goal, it should be higher if $20k is what you need today.With that said, chasing strictly cash flow may be missing the forest for the trees especially with a decent time horizon. 

It'll be strictly economic, not market.

I set up mint a couple years ago and have not been strict enough with it but it is one of my goals for 2017.

Consultants, inspectors, and mentorsProperty managersAssistantsBookkeepers, accountants, and attorneysLandlords if you rent your office spaceYour business partners if you paid them (except if they were strictly lenders)Disclaimer about wholesalers: it is a controversial issue, with some of my colleagues claiming that wholesalers do not need 1099s.

Are there certain property management techniques or companies to go with that deal strictly or a large portion of their business towards S8?