That is what I am trying to figure out, "what is the problem trying to solve" I view this as a problem for the current owner - who wants their cake and eat it too.

Since I bought the duplex, I have noticed that ReadyREI tries to limit property viewing as much as possible, and I believe that the reason for this is clear - it is to hide issues and the condition of the property as much as possible.When I first spoke with Ready REI, I was told that they provide a “turnkey” house, that nothing needed to be done to get it ready for occupancy.

Thanks Shawn;I agree.I'm schedule to view the property tomorrow afternoon. 

Our view gets the most compliments.

Let's view this another way, a tenant applies to rent who was convicted of burning down a previous landlords property.

I didn't know that I could view stats on FF in my city, I'll for sure have to check that out. 

To give you something as a reference based on your budget (30-40% down with $1.8M), the general cap rates you will see in the Bay Area are roughly 3-5% https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/1047-Rich-Ave-Mountain-View-...https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/1180-Saranap-Ave-Walnut-Cree...You will find higher cap rates and more 20+ units buildings in SF, Oakland, and Richmond, but keep in mind of their stringent tenant laws. 

I view it as instant leverage.  

What I view view as a blunder, other may not.

When get unit all set, lights on, door ajar, you go outside to curb view, go to wide-side shot and you start video.