A BIG focus for this year is to work hard to add more value to our Pro Memberships.

The only thing I would add is if you are starting from zero you probably need to focus on finding good partners or team members to help you close the gap. 

If you have a hard time concentrating, then read "One thing" by Gary Keller to help you stay focused.

-Should I just focus on getting a private lender to help financing instead? 

I'm primarily focused on using the BRRR method to purchase these homes. 

I was first introduced to Real Estate Investing by a person who focused (or pushed me into focusing) on shortsales. 

Also, both a 401k and a primary residence both assume the economy will not be in a contraction when you go to retire - an assumption that has burned countless many people.I would focus on creating passive income before worrying about a primary residence.

I'm more focused on my "cap rate" 24 to 36 months post acquisition and execution of my biz plan. 

Knowledge is power in real estate, and it appears like you are already well on your way to being successful.

Thanks Chris, are you suggesting10-20 is too small to get decent property management focus and therefore be a larger version of the headache of 3 small multis’s?