It was suggested to me by the brilliant @Mindy Jensen to tackle the landscaping/common areas first, then rehab units as they become empty (from tenants vacating or being removed).

I just wanted to sit through that brilliant sales pitch again and appreciate it for all its glory.  

I also realize that the a big part of the S H O R T sale mystery is in the hands of the bank/investor of the property loan, but I have read about the Equator system used by some banks and wouldn't it be brilliant to get the buyer access to the information side of this system.

Investing long-term is brilliant if you have a sum of money that you can live without for ten years.

The water/sewer line insurance is a brilliant purchase, as well.

I have to say I thought that was brilliant when I read you doing that.

The single family we are trading it in for here in San Diego was only cash flowing $5,000 a year.That loan will be with my same local bank in Cleveland.  1031 exchanges are a brilliant way to defer your taxes too!!  

 To piggyback on @Chris Mason's brilliant analogy, it wouldn't make me want to drive my car wasted just because someone else did it 10 times and never got caught...Or, there are millions of people who don't wear seatbelts when they drive, and are most of them fine?

Is this the brilliant San Francisco method for sure fire RE success?

@Jeb Brilliant I have, but am wanting to go the traditional route at least at first while I learn the process from start to finish!