Additionally, you may need to have discussions with your JV partner to come to a mutually agreeable solution for the long-term ownership of the property.

Not sure why it posted as I was just trying to add it to my profile but there is some info on the deal lmao

This is a very broad question and without tons of additional info no one credible will be able to provide you a logical response.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

I have hired a lot of people over the years to manage my properties and I have never paid them an additional fee to re-rent the property.

Adding an additional panel for the second unit can cost between $5-10k.

Note that conventional loans allow 5% down for multi-families now...It sounds like even with your father's help, you still don't have sufficient funds, much less also having additional reserves...What, may I ask, is your job? 

Additionally, investing out of state diversifies your portfolio and spreads risk.Ultimately, the decision between house hacking in Oakland and investing out of state depends on your financial goals, risk tolerance, and ability to manage properties remotely.

The Beltline does add some promise to the area and is currently under construction, but without additional supportive infrastructure, those markets aren't going to change drastically in the short term.

You also get an additional benefit of depreciating the improvement/house over 27.5 years.