If you are a hard-worker, feel free to send me a PM, I might have know someone looking for a faster learner I can introduce you to. 

Stairs are the only way to get in, no grab rails in the bathroom, ramps that are too steep, etc.From what I've read, all commercial businesses/buildings (including ones before the ADA was passed) have to comply with the rules, unless it would be outrageously tough to fix (like installing an elevator in an already built building).Are all these local business just not complying and taking the risk, or am I missing something? 

This contractor has 0 reviews on yelp which I found a bit sketchy, but was able to vet him by his contractor's license, worker's comp, and by visiting some of his ongoing projects.

Sorry to hear about the tough eviction.

Quote from @Melissa Stanley: This is a tough one.

The type of rooms students would need or skilled temporary workers, not drug addicts and alcoholics. 

With California’s tough landlord laws, I can see why you’re looking for more landlord-friendly areas.

@Ella Marie, I can't speak on behalf of your market, but in my respective market, competition is tough, and the successful fix-and-flip vendors are often full-time operating businesses.

pretty tough but who knows give it a try and see what happens

I doubt many tech workers are located in that neighborhood.