With your construction background, you're already in a strong position to add value to properties through renovations or identifying potential issues.

one of my clients that has a pretty big PM company.. had a unique way of doing this.He offered 50% of the first months rent or 500.00 minimum.. he would have 4 or 5 agents at the weekly meeting handout the list of vacants .. each of them would go place a sign in the yard and first come first served.. he found that potential tenants would call the first sign if no answer they called the next one until finally someone answered.. it worked pretty awesome for him. 

Here’s a thought:Step back and evaluate which properties, if any, are truly worth keeping based on current performance and future potential.

It all depends on how your agent is able to convey the reason of the contingency and negotiate with the listing agent (As listing agents, they want to mitigate risks for their clients as well).For Condos in the Bay Area, you could be exposed to higher risk because of the new SB326 Balcony Law.

Risk is the rehab part.

For pre-2022 loans with lower interest rates, direct transfer to an LLC could risk triggering acceleration and result in refinancing at a higher rate.

So investors want someone with a long track record of reliable and risk adjusted returns.

It’s the risk ADJUSTED return that’s key.  

Through my experience, I’ve cultivated a conservative approach that balances opportunity with risk management that I apply to every deal that crosses my desk.

A lot of hosts I know use pool fences, safety signs, and provide life jackets to help reduce risk.