Some house hackers are okay with breaking even in the short term but the plan is to make some improvements to the property to get some cash flow in the long run.

Hi All - Would love any critiques or feedback on improving my listing. 

If your your tenants are like you stated at first then maybe  your asset class needs to be improved. so you get better tenants..

Also, would making improvements to the property (e.g., converting SRO units to apartments) help with future refinancing?

This can reduce labor costs, but be mindful of the time commitment.Leverage Economies of Scale: If you're working on multiple flips or rehabs, bundling similar tasks or projects together can help reduce costs by hiring one contractor or vendor for multiple jobs.Prioritize High-Impact Repairs: Focus on renovations that add the most value, such as kitchen or bathroom upgrades, while avoiding over-improving areas that won't significantly increase the property's resale value.By combining these strategies, you can manage rising costs while maximizing your potential returns on fix-and-flip projects.Kind regards,

TI stands for Tenant Improvement.

Property Maintenance and Costs Impact: With rental income growth limited, rent-controlled property owners may have less cash flow to reinvest in maintenance and improvements.

You could buy two $200K properties for cash if you're in a conservative mood. 

However, replacing the entire fence with a different one—such as installing a taller fence for privacy—would be classified as an improvement.

You are missing the following:  capital improvements, working capital, closing costs, pre-payments, and anything else you will need to pay in advance.You are missing several income and expense lines.