Lastly, how can we here help you stay on track and hit your target?

Draft SMART goals and track/write them down daily.

@Bryant Brislin,I think numbers are hard to track. 

These photos can not be tracked or linked to an existing listing. 

 PPC marketing via google bing and facebook. it can be expensive but you get to track down to the keyword what works and what doesn't. so when you find success you can ramp it up quickly. 

Mint and Wave are also good programs for tracking personal and business finances when you're starting out.

Once you have a solid track record, reputation, and relationship with the HML, you may be able to negotiate better terms. 

I'd always be naturally wary of moving any asset into California because of the "California Clawback" which allows CA to track any asset that goes back from CA to any place else via a 1031. 

Also it is a bit of a hassle keeping track of multiple insurance policies, tax statements, and mortgage information for multiple properties compared to a single one for a 4-plex.Overall, both strategies are great, and I would gladly buy more small multi-faimly or single family homes if they meet my criteria.

It’s cool and has its advantages but I’m not expanding my learning capability; although I am getting the credentials to get my General B contractor license.