The road is too steep and isn't paved all the way.  

Hi Kwanza,Bay Tek (650-204-1512) would be a great starting point, but I’d also recommend reaching out to Adler Builders (650-398-9030) and Mission Home Remodeling (415-855-7269) for comparable bids.In San Francisco, you’ll need a licensed General Contractor (GC) to pull the necessary permits.

I was aware of the egress requirement, but was not considering the door size or ceiling heights.

Also any tips for automating this as much as possible and how to protect the property financially and property management would be appreciated.I ALMOST understand the rental arbitrage strategy if building a company scaling with say 30 + units and looking for high short term cash flow.  

Quote from @Chris Lo: Which platforms/websites do landlords use to find the rent rate, how long the rental properties have been on the market, and all the details about other rental properties?

Any tips?

Let's wrap up our QI selection series with the human element - because relationships and reputation can make or break your exchange!

I want to learn as much as I can before diving into the investing world.

Depends on the brokerage you have, but the one we use currently has a rate at 5.83% at 50% LTV.

The breakdown is as follows:2 bed / 1 bath1 bed / 1 bath1 bed (studio) / 1 bathThe property was previously rented out for a combined total of $3,400 per month.