Income and good debt are your two best investment tools to attain your goals but 10 years is far from realistic at this point.

I currently have a full time job but I am willing to work after and on weekends to attain the knowledge that I need.  

From there acquiring a building and attaining a sales license would be neccasary in some states.

I wouldn't mind the experience and training that is offered there but if the company's standards doesn't fit my aspirations I should try to attain a more fitting path towards moving forward, right?

After a round of counter offers, our offer was accepted Tuesday, we then had our HUD Consultant walk through the next day, and since then have been sending out a rough SOW to contractors.Our highlight was during the walk through with our HUD Consultant when we opened up the attic entrance, climbed up, and discovered an amazing attic with ample head space!  

At the top of that list is Credibility and Experience; two things that are pretty hard to attain overnight. 

Unless they are problem tenants, give them ample time to relocate.

That being said, I think what you are asking is not impossible, but it is going to be extremely difficult to attain given your present situation.Think about it.

Would it be unrealistic with the goal to attain a 2-4 door duplex as my first REI early 2018?

Plus, investors are making offers on properties site unseen which defies logic.I've expanded my search to less competitive markets in the Central Valley where my criteria for cash-on-cash return and equity appreciation through value-add are attainable.