It generates the income and I in turn; funnel it into more and more income producing assets.All the best!

I don't see any advantage in getting the property rezoned to be called a triplex - if we were to ever sell it, I doubt buyers would care if it was called a triplex or simply had three income producing units. 

I know exactly where the money I produce from my work is going!

I am looking forward to learning a lot about the real estate industry and specifically the Florida trends regarding short term rentals and income producing properties.

You could technically use a conventional loan for house hacking but I would suggest using the FHA and making just a 3.5% down payment and saving the rest of your capital for another income producing property.

Look up the top producing agents in San Diego that are in the niche that you want to do.

Our research produced a $5500 credit.

Most likely he will point to his top producer and say this guy is making $150k, this could be you! 

Also, depending on what the purchase price is, cost seg, may not make sense, because it may not produce enough tax benefit. 

Irrespective, the income every property produces will be considered by any lender if you are using a loan...so, it is important to know what your units are renting for and what your expenses are.There is a benefit to super-analyzing small MF properties like this...you get practice for your future analysis of hundreds of properties and a successful career in the industry as you scale.