They're following in the footsteps of success stores like Belmont.

However, I know there are many around me who are having success finding these deals.

A bit of advice to new agents and aspiring real estate professionals, FIND A MENTOR WHOM YOU ASPIRE TO BE LIKE, FIND A FEW SO THAT YOU GAIN MANY DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES ON THE PROCESS THAT THEY TOOK TO BECOME SUCCESS.

It's great to see that you are already successful in the industry and have specific goals setup!

I would also get the fourplex and live in one unit.Either scenario would set you up for success.

I think our industry needs a set of KPI's (Key Performance Indicators) of its own; asking ourselves "what are the most important items we need to track so we are as successful as we can be" and use these numbers as a benchmark for performance, comparing them with like minded owner/operators.   

These jobs are often business graduate students that gets      ~ $15 bucks a hour in Silicon Valley and a bonus for successful deal making.

Much success in your journey with the commercial multifamily. 

I bet you could be successful in any of the cities that have been mentioned.

The Note Industry has changed drastically over the last 10 years.What does it take now to be a successful Note Investor (whether you are on the performing or non-performing side)?