What you want to discourage is the tenant 'helping' you with feedback/action that is outside the scope of the lease.  

You can also just buy it as an investment property with 25% down if you have the capital to put that much down on a 1-1.3 million 4plex depending on the area.

You have to make payments on the borrowed funds, which is then deducted from the money you are making on the investment.

They do not take into consideration the revenue from the STR business as part of the selling price.So if comps say the duplex is worth 500k, then it is worth 500k.

I am aware of the properties at Wolf Run in Reno NV, Inspire on 22nd in Austin TX and Hayworth Tanglewood in Houston TX that have suspended their monthly distributions.

Here is some info: SF STR FAQAssuming the info is up-to-date, it must be your permanent residence (you must live at the property for a minimum 275 days a year), you can rent unhosted a max of 90 nights a year, you need a business license, and you need to pay the city $925 for a STR certificate.

Insurance being canceled due to the area and finding insurance for it.

@Jonathan Greene and @Mike Grudzien I agree but I was hoping to hear from some certified appraisers and if they would comp leased land versus owned land in an appraisal.Jonathan, you are guaranteed the land through the current lease period, but not guaranteed of a renewal.  

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Cash out re-fi's are very difficult given the economy and the fact it has been an election year.