This is especially true in a market that has a shifting demo graphic like Oakland. 

The key will be to maintain commitment to undertake what others won't or can't by constraining your own consumption to house people other than yours.

I wanted to find a PM for my rental but believe it or not, there were no PMs who were willing to take the undertaking. 

You still retain the ability to export the data to your next phase of ownership, and have a nice graphical tool to show you where you are in the process.If you don't have a (post-purchase) management solution in place, I'd be happy to talk with you about that some other time.

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@Sam OwensSince you are a first time investor, I would suggest assigning the property "as is" instead of undertaking a rehab.Unless you have funds on your own or you personally know people with money, it will be hard to get money, even from private lenders, unless you are willing and able to put some "skin in the game" (money down.)You build up your experience and resume as an investor by doing a few wholesaling or assignment deals to start with.Also don't second guess what potential buyers would be willing to pay for the property.

How do I undertake this endeavor in a way that would withstand ethics scrutiny, if any were to come?

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I am not particularly skilled at graphic design and would prefer a quick/ easy template.

I am trying to find the best way to price and design this kind of an upgrade and whether it is a reasonable project to undertake.