Quickly learned its completely 2 different areas and I want to be focused on investing, my goal is to get started in buy and hold rental properties to create passive income and financial freedom down the line.

If you want an exact answer you have to make sure we are well informed in the question, and know enough about your goals, background, and situation to make an informed and insightful answer to guide you in the right direction.

I can’t imagine it’s $1,000 per month for taxes.What is your goal with this deal?  

@Jessica Muto After setting your goals, enact Dave Ramsey's baby steps.

I made a few connections and I am interested to hear from the community.I know the main goal is to network and learn but If you have attended a REI before what are some specific goals you try to achieve when attending a REI? 

I think it may be easier to help you if you told us your goals - are you looking for single family homes or multis?

My goal when I bought the house was to be a buy and hold investor, with the goal to pay off the mortgage.

Lol.... but just focus on your goal.

My long term goal would be to own rentals for passive income.

However, that will change soon.I currently have one SFR in South Africa which is going along quite nicely but I don't know how beneficial it will be to my San Diego goals because of fees, taxes, currency conversion etc.