Technology is giving us new options, and is disrupting some of the old ways things have always been done.

And that's not even mentioning how disruptive and disrespectful some STR guests have become, nor the constantly evolving and restrictive rules imposed by the STR platform, nor the fact that we're at a market maximum in terms of valuation, nor the fact that I don't plan to stay in California much longer.With all that said, if I was a whale planning to stay in California I'd spend the money to fix it up, combine the 2 top floor units to make it a 2/2 master suite, reinforce the roof structure and add easier access from inside because the flat roof has a 180 degree panoramic view of downtown from the Coronado Bridge to Balboa Park. 

When I went to check it out, I realized that at the wrong time of day I could get stuck behind the long line of cars going in and out of the “cone zone” and the general disruption that this would have at my favorite times of the day.

(Please note I hated using the word guarantee) This was back in 2012-2014 and it disrupted the local Galveston vacation management community!

"The Real Secret of Success Choose Your Suffering.Everything you want in life; every goal you want to achieve; every dream you want to manifest: all comes with a price tag.Legitimate success in any endeavor requires that you pay upfront, in full and with your own sweat.There is no other way.To achieve any goal, you must choose the suffering that is right for you.Subsequently, you must live with the consequences of that decision.The moment you choose to not continue to pay the price of success, is the moment you choose to suffer the consequences of failure, which is, the WORST kind of suffering.The suffering cost of failure is ALWAYS higher than the suffering price of success.The cost and consequences of success in a job, relationship, career, or any area can cause a monumental amount of disruption and chaos in your life.Here are some examples of the suffering costs of failure:If you lack financial discipline, you will suffer the consequences of debt, harassing bill collectors and sleepless nights.If you do not manage your diet, you will suffer the cost of diabetes and poor fitting clothing.By not keeping your promises or honoring your commitments, you will suffer the loss of reputation and contaminated character.Sooner or later, each of us must choose to pay the price of success or pay the cost of failure.Sooner or later, you will come to the understanding that you MUST choose your suffering.The price of success is often more than people are willing to pay.

This is an area ripe for disruption (as is title search for investors).  

I prefer less return on my money with less headaches as I work a full day job.When you get s certain type of tenant in one of your buildings it can turn out to be a nightmare (ask me how I know) ONE tenant can disrupt and change the whole dynamics of a property and or neighborhood for that matter.If anything I would be a silent investor in a war zone property with total hands off!

Who knows how a judge or jury or both may see a situation and lay blame toward one or the other or both.You will have certain responsibilities as a landlord, to provide safe, secure housing, free of disruptions and right to quiet enjoyment.

If at some point in the future that changes, then you can replace it without disrupting a tenant too much.

Google - Real Estate Industry Disruption.