Ft)For ARV, it is best to have an experienced real estate agent find comps for you to determine a safe number to work off of. 

For experienced investors who have done 5+ similar rehab projects, I can lend up to 100% of the purchase price and 100% of the rehab on light 1-4 unit rehabs. 

By preparing for down payments, understanding realtor fees, and partnering with experienced lenders and legal professionals, you can make a sound investment in a secure and thriving real estate market.Take advantage of this opportunity to turn your housing allowance into long-term equity.

There are tons of threads here on BiggerPockets where you have a new investor bashing a property manager, seller or turnkey guy and then when the experienced investors chime in it becomes very clear that the new investor wasn't telling the whole story and there typically wasn't any wrongdoing by the property manager, seller, turnkey guy or what have you.

One way would be to get the real estate under contract, then bring an experienced partner in who also has access to capital, and stay in the deal as a minority equity partner.

I would get more details on the numbers and go through it with an experienced investor. 23% expense ratio is laughable for any apartment building, let alone an old class c product.

I'm really interested to learn how more experienced investors would approach this.

As for other amenities, some crowd-pleasers that won't break the bank are coffee maker + starter pack of pods, basic workout equipment (yoga mat, resistance bands), phone charging stations by the beds, and basic kitchen essentials like olive oil, salt/pepper, coffee filters, etc.

I talked an experienced investor and he said $300 to $400 for San Francisco - the insurance company is going to go with the less expensive costs.

You've definitely come to the right place to find resources and connections.Here, you'll find several knowledgeable and experienced agents who can help guide you in securing the right property.