i would:-get the highest paying W2 job you can-save up enough to buy a house hack-house hackwhile you continue to learn and consider the other possibilities you mentioned.

The department of justice filed a request to eliminate the comp agreement requirement due to possible anti trust violations.  

Is it possible for her to buy the house/land then we subdivide the property (property has an approved preliminary plat for subdivision into 2-3 separate lots, electrical and pluming lines have been put in place for future development).

I would love to connect, if that’s a possibility. 

I have done extensive research in the risks, how to structure such deals to mitigate those risks as effectively as possible, and legal considerations of each strategy. 

While this may be risky in other ways, you'd be able to continue to grow your portfolio without taking as much equity from your income producing properties and possibly sustain your continued cash flow with them. 

I have a possible seller financing opportunity, where I would be the buyer. 

Just lay them off s quick a possible.

It's a little harder to cashflow here in San Diego, but it's possible with the right team in place!

I would lean toward Roseville or Elk Grove, while you will possibly pay a premium investing there, your upside long term is going to be better.