I am house hacking my unit and is there any difference in those processes as opposed to a regular rental property?

Qualify the contractor and highlight the benefits of working together which would include consistent work for them and regular paycheck.Personally, I'd buy the materials and never pay any money upfront, a "red flag" on its own.

Known for earthquakes or regular settling?

I have done this routinely with people like Josh in my real estate world. 

Sometimes too portfolios allow you to include lower valued properties that might not be eligible for regular DSCR lending. 

Liens are being filed regularly against Blacktip-involved properties.

.$8kish / year or so on routine and reactive maintenance combined which should include your cleanings, lawn care, maintenance calls ect. 12% per month of gross rents should be a good estimate if you want to look at it like that!

This setup allows for many different Housing Vouchers such as HOM INC, VASH, Regular S8, Rapid Rehousing, etc. etc. etc.

I have seen some realtors who have used marketing targeted to 1031 investors as part of their regular outreach. 

@Sidra Amir I work in a group home that regularly has a pest company come in and inspect for bed bugs with a bed bug detection dog.