Additionally, unless you have no other income, I don't think you would be able to make the case that your room rental is 'active' income.

The article active outlines issues that a similar program has in Baltimore.

In addition to my personal real estate investment activities,  I currently work part time with a 501(c)(3) non profit dedicated to helping inner city youth.

Hi Samuel,I'm active in the Greater Toronto Area, in Ontario, Canada, and for certain clients or deals, I will go further (London, Barrie, Kitchern-Waterloo-Cambridge, Windsor, Ottawa, Montreal, etc.).

Cash strapped owners, rehab properties, possible installment sale solutions, The seller can create a passive investment property from an active investment property.Asset protection and lawsuit liability can be decreased, because fractional interests are harder to attach than a whole interest.Dodd Frank does not apply with TICs, it is the same as buying from Investor to InvestorTruss or entities can hold a fractional interest.

Are you still actively investing? 

I have been attending college for about four years; I obtained my Associate in Science, I conducted behavioral research as an intern for one year, I became Vice President of Leadership in Phi Theta Kappa local chapter, and I was active in school activities.

My name is Dustin and I am currently on Active Duty with the US Coast Guard stationed in Cape Cod, MA.  

Tips would be just get active and don't be afraid to invest what's considered bad areas. 

I would also recommend posting to any San Diego specific forums on here or doing a post on the specific neighborhood to see if any active investors have a keyword set up for that.