A university is a bonusSmall/medium markets are unique, town to town.

I then spend a lot of energy to set up my life with systems that enable me to accomplish my short and medium term goals. 

So a happy medium between lifestyle cost and passive income

So I continue to rent on the North side in my brand new gut rehab condo.This Spring I would like to find a happy medium and purchase a 2 or 3 unit that has been rehabbed and live in one unit and let the other(s) pay my mortgage.

At that point, I believe I'll be able to leave my job, and still produce enough income to continue to invest on more properties, live comfortably, and be able to take time off and vacation.I'm fortunate that my current job puts me in the medium six figure range, but I work a lot of hours and spend a lot of time away from home.

Our money is a fiat currency that is not a store of value, it's only a medium of exchange.

Consequently, Californians can't afford a medium sized house based on prevailing wage levels. 

My pool guy told me it costs about $20 to fill up small to medium pool. 

You are responsible for the income inequality, you have wealth privilege and are generally considered an evil person, just read any blog on Medium (lol).   

That started out with portfolios of 10 SFR and now are doing exclusively medium to large apt complexes.