Once they are leased, then you can take over from there.There are several software options if you want to self manage.

Explore the possibility of doing liability insurance instead, if you don't have much equity it may be your best, and much cheaper option.  

SF is a very unique market, and actually may be a great time to buy right now, especially if they can successfully turn the city around. 

It was a big project in terms of the amount of work it needed, I just ran out of time with my lender going through the garbage with the contractor, finding a new one, and finishing taking the longest. other than that I would've let it sit on the market to get closer to what I actually wanted for the property.

Would a home equity loan be a viable option in this situation, especially in regards to eliminating some of the red tape I'm running into with a refinancing an scorp-owned property?

The cash flow is a bit sub par on this one and I anticipate some larger expenditures coming my way in a year or two so I'm contemplating this as an option.

House hacking is probably your best option.

The second son is married but has not lived in the home at any point during the last 20 years so this doesn't seem to present any options for savings.I thank everyone in advance for your thoughts. 

So brainstorm the different options then pull the trigger!

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