I will do some research with the city now that you all have broadened my view on this.

As such, I would like to broaden my network and get to know other investors.My immediate goal is to eliminate my rent expense through house hacking as this process sounds the most appealing to me.

I'm mainly into short term rentals, but recently began broadening my REI exposure to learning about SF/multi-family properties. 

You can broaden your search to real estate investment firms and investment banks, as well PE - that should open some more opportunities. 

So now I'm broadening my search. 

If you are still unable to find a local CPA - Feel free to broaden your search by looking for a CPA that works with clients remotely.

I joined to broaden my network and to meet people that I can share questions and bounce ideas off of. 

For those of us here on BP that have been doing this forever, never ever compromise the comfort level of your numbersI have broadened my area and changed strategies many a time but I never stretch the numbers beyond my comfort zone.

Otherwise, you are in MPLS or St Paul, and both are average at best.3-4 unit multi family property (small yard and garage are requirements):  See all comments abovePotential for value add - completely OK with doing a live-in remodel:  This will be random, if you see 6 properties in 1 year that meet all the other criteria you will be lucky, broaden to duplex and you will have more to choose from and might be able to sort for value-add. 

This is the perfect place to sharpen your investing skills and broaden your network.