I would then buy more properties and use that cash flow to pay off the 401k loan in time

The plan is to hold it long enough to see appreciation do it's thing AND in time we have the option to turn it into an entire house airbnb or even a long term rental for passiveness sake.

If you do plan to flip in that price range you're going to need an intimate knowledge of the area, demand drivers, and how to remodel these older homes efficiently. 

I had a step-son who went to school at SFSU, there were occasional days of pleasant weather, but never like good ole San Diego.CA with crap weather sounds about as close to hell as we will find in this life. 

Yeah I noticed the school ratings as well, and I was pleasantly surprised!

So even if you can make a little more, it will cost you more in time and energy.

Stands to reason their motivation to sell with minimal hassle is high at that point in time.

Springfield, Ashland City and Pleasant View are all areas that we are seeing more activity and interest in, so it is definitely an area to look into!

deal flow  getting deals good enough leave enough forced equity to get your cash back at refi pretty simple concept.2. cracker jack rehab crews that can get these turn overs done in time and on budget.3.

Pleasant but could never score any lots there that made sense.