I feel behind at times seeing the lighting speed movement of Headlined advertised Investors, Yet also compare myself to the common W2 employee and feel like maybe I am super speed in terms of wealth accumulation.         

The earth emits radon gas--more in some areas than others--which can accumulate in your basement (since it is heavier than air and settles instead of wafting away) if your basement is not well ventilated.  

One way to reduce your living expenses and accumulate equity is to rent out one property while you're a student and both units once you graduate.Another great option in Pearland is house hacking.

Buying real estate first and letting it appreciate with passive income, and then getting a HELOC for more properties, or using tardus and waiting 5 years to buy even one property after my Snowball accumulates, and then getting more properties every 3-4 month afterwards.

There is over 100k accumulated in that account; plenty for any regular and unforeseen expenses,   capex, vacancies and anything else. 

You should be able to leave that in place but move some of the accumulated savings to a separate self-directed IRA if you choose. 

Due to item 1, adding an ADU can require years to start achieving any return (once the accumulated cash flow recovers the initial negative position).4) Adding an ADU is a slow process.

@Shelby LeBlanc if it's almost finished can you just hold for a few more months until you accumulate more funds to finish it?

Many subsequently decide to use a professional manager because (1) they lack the time or interest to do an acceptable job or (2) accumulate enough properties that professional management is the only solution.

I think it’s a “yes and”... your advice combined with some of the other suggestions will offer new investors an important perspective on the discipline required to actually accumulate wealth.