Or maybe it could be a 10 year lease with a 90% discount.

I had some success in doing a house hack short term rental with my first property and wanted to continue growing my portfolio.

I would prefer a check myself.

Hi Kwanza,Bay Tek (650-204-1512) would be a great starting point, but I’d also recommend reaching out to Adler Builders (650-398-9030) and Mission Home Remodeling (415-855-7269) for comparable bids.In San Francisco, you’ll need a licensed General Contractor (GC) to pull the necessary permits.

Assuming an only child situation where you’re not screwing a sibling.

But I’d’ also ask if the girlfriend is a legal US citizen?

They usually have a process for filing a claim with the city for damage caused by them, and they may be willing to cover it.

I imagine it can be tricky without face-to-face interaction, but it sounds like you’ve got a solid approach.Honestly, I don't have a process for establishing trust with sellers other than being polite and professional.

Also, first time working with a private money lender.

One more thing I should address:  Installing cameras inside of a residence with other tenants can be a HUGE legal violation.