With any strategy you'll have your fears and unknowns how you overcome those with bring growth in the RE space. 

I moved here from Florida after seeing the projected growth.

Lots of job growth, population growth, and overall great macroeconomics due to big companies moving and building here - Google, Amazon, Honda, Facebook, etc.

So we see lots of population growth and job growth.

They have been great to work with from a relationships standpoint but from an equity stripping and growth standpoint we must branch out.

Just to give you an example of the type of thing you'd be potentially looking out for, if the community has a pool terrace planned and it's orientation in the new building would face directly towards your property, that could be a source of significant noise and disturbance for you/your tenants, and could make it much harder to sell your property once the new building is built and occupied.On the positive side, new apartment buildings cost millions of dollars to develop and build, and developers really only sink that much money into areas where they're forecasting rent growth and property appreciation for their investment.  

If all you’re concerned about it growth, DSCR loans would help you scale your portfolio without a DTI constraint (let me know if you want more info there).

Specifically, BG should remain strong due to the local demand and anticipated growth in the area.2.

Modesto is a sound market for investing and growth

Hope this is just the beginning of your portfolio growth!