For rust stains, we recommend using a 1:1 ratio of CLR and warm water.Apply it directly to the rust spot using a scrub brush or soft scrub pad and then rinse with cold clean water.

Perhaps these units just need "soft turns" on turnover - carpet, paint, fixtures.

At the end of the day you should have at least 20% down, maybe even more with the changing environment, and you should find a capital partner (private money) to front the down payment, and even soft costs for your loan, and offer them in exchange equity or profit participation. 

There are bunch of 1000 so ft home off 880 that you can buy for 250-350.  

Soft market forcing prices down spells good deals for investors in the future, especially if you hesitate a bit to let it develop.

Sunk/Soft. 

Then, speak with an architect, commercial lender and a General contractor because you need to get an idea of the cost to build the new structure (price per Sq/ft) and determine your soft costs and hard cost.

Each side is 1400 soft.

Some areas are getting soft but it's serviceable for at least a couple years.

Hi,Was looking for perspectives from Bay Area owners on the potential impact of seismic upgrades on soft story buildings.