I'm fairly new to investing and, whereas several CPAs have talked a decent game, I've struggled to find one that makes me confident they know this world. 

@Ed Ma, I want to second @Nathan Gesner's advice here -- perhaps only sell if you are relatively confident in your landing spot being an improvement for you. 

BP has some great pod casts that helped me gain confidence when getting started but also help me now by keeping me up to date on current topics. 

@Amanda Scheller Since you are able to house hack with as little as 3.5% to 5% down one suggestion would be to buy your first place in San Diego and hold on to the 4plex....If after your first purchase you feel good/confident about going to the next purchase, at that point you can consider selling the 4plex to purchase your second property in San Diego.  

Feel free to revisit any sections where you feel less confident.

With the AIrDNA data and your own data, that should give you some pretty good confidence in at least the revenue side of your spreadsheet forecast for the property.Mike

If you are going for more appreciation (and it is in an appreciating market) the taking a lower cash flow might be fine.If you're confident with your rent number and the fixed expenses you have, then the only thing to negotiate is price and terms.

You insight helps me to feel confident in my methods I've been doing/thinking.

I joined the BP community to network with people who I can learn from and also to learn how to analyze deals to give me the confidence to put an offer on something that makes sense for me.

I've begun volunteering with Habitat for Humanity to gain more confidence in DIY improvements.