Moving forward in my  commercial leases I will now include language making the placement of thermostats the landlords decision with additional language prohibiting the relocation. 

I’m in the San Diego area and my husband and I are adding 2 additional rental units to our property. 

If rents are under market, consider small increases or exploring additional ways to optimize your cash flow, such as taking on another roommate.Refinancing is also worth exploring in the future.

It has 3 units, an additional dwelling unit in the garden level, and 2 garage parking spaces (which I've come to realize are quite valuable where the property is). 

Although he is a banker, he thinks having the ability to operate as a broker and place loans with 30+ other lenders, in addition to his bank, is the "best setup."

Seller financing and “Subject To” are other financing options to explore. 

Additionally, you may wish to speak with a CPA as to whether or not becoming an S Corp is the right decision – they can assist with reducing self-employment taxes.

There is some additional information that wasn't mentioned in your post above which sheds a different light on the situation.  1.

There are cheaper one’s in D/F areas but I would be careful as those can create a laundry list of additional issues.

When analyzing a market and breaking it down into property Class submarkets, do you find it helpful to complete this division at the city-wide market level, or do you find it also beneficial to additionally break it down by suburb, and even neighborhood?