If you were able to identify that during the buying process it can be a way to negotiate a better deal.

With the exception of a few states, transferring your property from your name to an LLC will not hide your identity, given your name will still be identified on the public record as a member of the LLC. 

@Chris Seveney as a Note investor (I'm not sure if you originate or purchase notes) is Propstream a great way to identify real estate investors/ capital investors (ie: private money)? 

Identifying those opportunities can lead to solid investments.Demand for Affordable Housing: The points you made about the demand for older, well-maintained properties in desirable locations are crucial.

It will just be important to identify the new property and make sure you stay compliant with 1031 exchange guidelines.If you have any questions on the tax piece or need any help analyzing the numbers, feel free to reach out.

Focus on understanding the path of progress, identifying rental properties with the most potential, learning the seasonality trends, and figuring out which upgrades will really move the needle in that area.

How did you identify that this property would be a good investment?

If you are doing a low down payment strategy, have you identified any specific region in the Bay Area where the numbers work?

In addition to identifying and purchasing those properties I am currently focused on building out the management SOP's to facilitate smooth management of the 10-12 units owned by 3 different entities. 

For instance a zoning attorney or architect may be able to identify properties with favorable zoning or perhaps even change zoning  through a new zoning permit or a use change variance before the property is acquired.