Q4 2022 was the best time to buy though, for example 3/1 in sunnyvale located next to google office listing for 999k, comp is 2Mil.Recently sold flipped in 95051 has gross profit of half million dollar just for 3/2 setup.Bay Area is the best market for everything for folks with strong business acumen, opportunity is everywhere.These homes are usually purchased long time ago and the current senior owner can't no longer maintain the house, the story is very similar from one to another.

Ultimately, it's about ensuring the property remains attractive to tenants and maintains its market value without pouring money into upgrades that won't pay off.

By ensuring that all homeowners adhere to certain guidelines, such as maintaining their homes and yards, the overall aesthetic appeal of the neighborhood is preserved. 

Best approach is to maintain a strong relationship with the inspectors.

But I look at it the other way: be sure that your 100% recap is actually available and provides adequate cash flow to maintain the property going forward.

Ensure your lease states the tenant is responsible for setting up and maintaining utilities throughout their lease.

This means if a window air conditioning unit or portable air conditioner was left in the home by the prior tenant, and you do not want to be responsible for maintaining or replacing it, it must be removed from the property prior to showing the unit for lease.    3. 

Is the duplex well-maintained and soundproofed?

In general, your acquisition of properties should never outrun your ability to put aside or access comfortable reserves to maintain those properties.

@Jonathan MillsStay away from granite, have to maintain surface with sealer.