@Jemm MerrittWelcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing.

All I can see is the future success from the work I put in now.I'd like to know how it was for you seasoned investor who started in the business with nothing but faith and a burning desire?

How will this impact me in the future.

It will continue to be our focus for the foreseeable future.  

The one thing we can be certain of is that the past is not an indication of the future. 

This is hands on experience that you will leverage in any future RE investments.In San Diego with low money down, the property (purchased at retail) is going to be cash flow negative at purchase. 

Don't grasp for the first person to walk through your door as your future tenant. 

but for future reference, I spelled out early termination terms to my tenants before hand. 

I'm looking for others with the same goals as me to meet up, and hopefully make connections that will set up the foundation of future deals we may do together.

I wish you more success on future deals!