I would keep shopping around, unless you just want the speed and convenience and you got something already lined up.

The main advantage to doing a cost segregation is to speed up depreciation to lower your taxable income on the in recent years rather than in the future.

I was born and raised in Point Loma so am familiar with San Diego, but am trying to get up to speed on the current investing environment.What are the areas that make the most sense for cash flow investing?

I got like 3 speeding tickets the first year from simply not paying attention.My two cents is be careful of the numbers.

I keep her up to speed on the financials of our personal budget and our RE budgets at least monthly. 

It’s includes everything, plus high speed internet and use of a washer and dryers.

You already made the best discussion so far by comming to Bigger Pockets .God Speed,Michael Short P.s.

I would suggest moving there, getting to know the various communities, etc. and get up to speed on pricing.

You are moving at their speed, just negotiate a huge non refundable EMD upfront because they can afford it and don't shy away from walking away from 250k no sweat after 5-7 years. 

The great CON is that the plan seems a bit slow.Also, this should be achievable without a significant increase in income for either my wife or me (although I do expect our income to go up by about $50k during this time), and only through traditional financing.Do you have any idea how we could speed up this plan or if I can make it any better?