I want satisfaction- that all the work was worth it and achieved its goal. 

Duplexes and 2 units only get a carve out from AB1482 rent control if a unit is owner occupied prior to tenant occupying the other unit or less than 15 years old.  

A sample clause can be: “If the contractor fails to achieve substantial completion of the project by the agreed-upon completion date of March 30, 2025, the contractor shall pay the owner liquidated damages in the amount of $300 per calendar day until substantial completion is achieved.

Not sure if you’re closer to Randolph, Lackland or Ft Sam Houston but this also plays into account on what rental amount you should look to achieve.

As a general rule, I aim to achieve a net return of $800–$1,000+ per month for every $100,000 invested.

The fact that you’re so close to achieving your goal is inspiring. 

Many of those locations I can purchase using leverage and achieve better returns.  

House-hacking in a multi-family unit is one strategy I wish I had been aware of when I chose to purchase my first property.

By acting quickly and aligning efforts with Debra’s expertise, we achieved success with minimal challenges, showcasing the power of collaboration and decisive action.

This is a tool that is supposed to achieve a competitive advantage in the marketplace, which will allow you to outperform the competition.Thus, if you are OK with me being nice, I'll repeat myself and tell the newbie OP that I think your tool is fine to use and learn from.