San Francisco is a Rip Van Winkle Market.

Start small with simple rehab projects like painting or landscaping to boost value without overextending.

The paint is chipped so I'm assuming there's lead paint and there will likely be asbestos and lead pipes for plumbing.

Then it is going to be a tsunami of sellers and a bunch of idiots on the news crying that they got ripped off by much smarter people who at some point will decide they've made enough money off the commoners that it is time to dump it.

Assuming it’s not a 50 year old home with lead paint, asbestos, lead pipes, etc etc.

I don't understand how you can't track them down.You could stop paying HOA dues, and that will force them to contact you.As for the PM, I would instruct them to hold off on painting until the termite issue is resolved, which includes providing you with contact information of the HOA board.

I would have to do a small rehab of floors and paint and maybe new appliances.I want to do short term rental or this if possible.

It needs new carpet, everything needs to be painted, the bathtub needs to be reglazed, and some of the outlets are still 2-prong.

We half-finished the basement, adding drywall, paint, and trim.

It seems that if you can find a good deal on the purchase price, are willing to do cosmetic updates (floors, painting, maybe a kitchen) you can get that 100-200/month cash flow.