I will definitely be careful to ensure I am operating Legally yet still able to attain my properties fast as possible to meet my goals.

Yield Maintenance is a prepayment penalty that, in the event the borrower pays off a loan before maturity, allows the lender to attain the same yield as if the borrower had made all scheduled mortgage payments until maturity.  

At first, I had no real motivation to invest in real estate, except for the natural want of money, but now, I can't think of any better way to enter into adulthood than through attaining not only financial independence, but financial freedom.

-Properties in my area, so far, are not attainable at 80% of value given my inability to dedicate more time to marketing and locating distressed sellers.-  Cash on Cash returns are going to be tighter than planned, especially if I have to reduce rent.  

If anyone has legal ways to attain this goal, please share. 

If you don't mind me asking, how did you attain your tax liens sheet in California?

Your reputation takes a lifetime to attain but just a moment to lose.

You could invest $5000 in a tax deed and if you have the opportunity to actually attain the property, it may be an additional $5000-$6000 for all the quiet title process and other necessary fees, but you could end up with a $50,000 to $60,000 house.

Specifically in an up and coming area where the > 1% rule is still attainable.

Another option in BP Pro has state specific lease forms, but requires membership to attain.