Would like to optimize income stream in order to make steady upgrades to property.  

You will actually need it to make faster progress in REI.check our the podcasts and webiners, and get involved with BP local meets ups....I will only quit when my income from REI matches or exceeds my 9-5 earnings....that way, there will be no shocks....My one cent!

To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.

Gulley has some excellent points about building your overall fundamental knowledge step by step in a progressive program.

I know there a lot of topics on here about this type but would like to start a new thread and keep track of my progress and hope to hear recommendations from everyone.Thanks all

I've been documenting my company's progress and lessons learned as we've grown.

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/30/topics/49257-journey-through-the-next-lonnie-deal- There's also a couple others I think if you search.Be sure to keep us all posted with your progress!

As a small RE investor, you really want slow steady improvements as it is now and such to continue for several years.

I know this is a 4 year old post, but I am curious to know if any progress was made by any of you.

With a steady full-time job, I think the time and flexibility would be more advantageous to real estate invest vs. more money.With time and flexibility you likely will be able to expand your real estate holdings fairly quickly.