As a fellow newbie ( and Californian) it is an awesome community to learn, network and motivate you to take action.

I thought letting them know the deadline date would make them even more motivated to sell their house before it's too late.

Really helps motivate!

A good feel/fit for the broker and trainer is important, however, don't look to be too warm and fuzzy--you need to find someone that can teach you, challenge you, help keep you motivated and goal oriented. 

If you do a mailing, you probably don't want to send to the Absentee Owners because they are already getting a lot of mail.If you find another market, think about sending to one of the newer motivated owner occupied lists such as the Low Financial Stability Scores (FSS).

I haven't been motivated in real estate but I recently got remotivated and ready to get back in the game.

Related question, do I report all of the expenses/carrying cost that were incurred in 2018 under the LLC or do I need to partIally allocate these to the sold unit and save the remaining expenses for 2019 when I sell the remaining 2 units?

The seller is paid the other $70,000 plus $20,000 for remaining on the loan during the 24 months.

You got my Brain wheels turning and I'm feeling good and motivated today!

The fact remains it is extremely wrong and dangerous, and IMO, is the dynamic that creates the perpetually increasing prices we see in housing.Bubble.