Long-term investment should cover income shortfalls and consider alternative markets outside San Francisco or affordable markets like Texas, Ohio, or Arizona.

Alternatively, there is a fairly limited supply of people needing laundromats, hence the reason you don't see them everywhere.  

Alternatives include Stessa (free) and Buildium (more robust, pricier).For testing, a phased approach is generally best.

Think of it as an alternative to paying down the loan with a lump sum to make it cash flow neutral.

Alternatively, franchising could be a solid route—it offers scalability with a proven framework.

Alternatively, using part of those funds to pay your current mortgage might help create additional borrowing room.

I think bitcoin may be a good store of value for people who live in countries where there are few alternatives.

For you seasoned investors, does it make more sense to go to Home Depot and take advantage of their deals for appliances and such, or are there better alternatives for flooring, tiling, and appliances?

What is the best alternative flooring that you would recommend? 

Alternative strategies: Are there techniques or approaches better suited to markets like this where rents are so low relative to property prices?