I know as I transition to larger apartments I will start to break this down more than I am now.

I am slowly transitioning out of my W2 job, but I don't plan on quitting until I can replace my income with rental income and have significant cash reserves set aside. 

Hope your motorcycle crisis gets resolved smoothly and quickly!

Right now the market is in a transition period and slowing down. 

the 2nd rental has been smooth sailing. 

The seller is a nonprofit that was using it as a transitional living facility for mentally underdeveloped adults. 

I know IB has the image of the last true sleepy southern california beach town, but this image could be negativily affecting the area as an investment opportuinity in the future.It would definitely be a longer term investment as it is not going to transition as quick as East Village did with Gas Lamp and Petco Park. 

You want to look for properties that are transitioning negatively.

I am transitioning out of a field I have been in for almost 25 years.

Transitioning into our real estate biz, along with supplementation from investment properties would be ideal by the timeframe given would be ideal, but might be too aggressive.