@Jeffrey DuckI would actually put a clause in their lease that they need to take garbage to the curb, and maintain cleanliness.

The unit is furnished and stocked and parking and all utilities are included.

My family has an agricultural exemption on some acreage and we lease it to people who run 3 cows on it to maintain the exemption.

Fair return is calculated to determine if the owneris maintaining the net operating income produced by theproperty in a base year, subject to CPI-related adjustments.https://www.readkong.com/page/guide-to-oakland-rental-housin...2021 - GUIDE TO OAKLAND RENTALHOUSING LAW

There is a lot of really old housing stock in our area, but I really thought this would stand out.

And unfortunately, even when a syndicator is performing above projections, if the stock market comes down, that LP is likely going to stop investing based on asset allocation rules.  

While there is less multifamily stock than in the Northeast it does exist and deals are out there

More rental income than a long term rental (LTR) but less than a short term rental (STR) property.One thing to keep in mind is you are responsible for furnishing and maintaining the property and you might also be responsible for utilities. 

Maintaining clear boundaries between landlord and tenant is crucial.

So if you were in my position, how would you use creative financing to build up to 10 properties in the next 3 years and not sell stock or touch retirement?