Currently it is averaging $512/unit (assuming the entire gross income is from rent and not from garage rental, coin-op washing machines, etc).

SF does not have a co ins. penalty (i.e. many companies penalize if you insure for 60% or less of rebuild cost, or something of that nature.

I have seen friends taken to the cleaners by contractors, and I have had customers (in auto repair) pull stuff that would be considered fraud: you just get caught thinking people are honest.I think the side of the coin you have to protect is the one that you are on.

@Brandon Turner coined this strategy you're considering as house hacking.

Buying coins from the mint?

Old bills and change early 1900s sold to a coin dealer and got fifty for the kettle.

I am newbie here and haven't flipped a coin yet let alone a house BUT I do have a few comments I'd like to make on this property and I hope you find them useful:1.

The market is sky high most everywhere & deals are like finding a needle in haystack without experience.I would consider looking at Blockchain & crypto with your internet background.

As mentioned by other posts, you will have to wait for their “approved technician” and it’s a coin toss in regards to whether or not the issue will be covered.

He had his handyman: Touchup/cement all the wall areas with any cracks/holesPainted the basement white (professional sprayer used)Any exterior cement walls got UGL Drylock just in caseAdded extra lighting (3-4K LED bulbs are great) so it makes the whole space now feel 'light and bright' and not a scary, dark dungeonAdded coin-op laundry x2 (washers and dryers, 2 sets).