With the number of apartments increasing there was a huge necessity to use a platform that could better support my strategy and helps in organizing the workload.

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@Skyler HeimerTo find a property in Santa Monica, work with your agent, use online platforms, and consider different types.

It would never appreciate to where it would be worthwhile and great cash flows on paper but not gonna happenI would bet this is common in many of these other urban low priced areas.

I’m betting someone who rents out 1950’s homes in the Midwest would use a percent higher than 0%. 

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If you're going down to the studs in the bathroom already, tearing out the window trim/stool/apron is probably the best bet.  

Sorry to not offer a connection, but for this one I think your best bet is to find the "land specialist" realtor in the area and get a CMA.If you want an extremely precise number hiring an appraiser is most likely the move. 

Others suggestions of a HELOC or DSCR loan may be a better bet for you with less tax return type of requirements.

I'd bet that you'll be able to refinance within those two years and your returns will look better.