I make folders in my email and name them for each property and file all correspondence in the appropriate folder.  

Also does anyone have experience with "Substantial rehabilitation" eviction in SF?

Beyond that, maybe a signed agreement that you have cleaned the area with the appropriate cleaner, repainted, and the tenant is responsible for all subsequent problems in the affected area.

A spec build would have a cash on cash return of appropriately 75k over a 9 month period (if all goes as planned) and for a rental to work I’d need $200+ cashflow and 15%+ ROI.

Local PMs and investors are obviously good, but you can get a general feel online if you go to the appropriate source.

@Clay W.There are multiple options that the tax courts/IRS has deemed appropriate to allocate tax basis to building/land.

You might not personally care to do it, perhaps because you enjoy REI (or perhaps because you're afraid of the answer), but it's not appropriate to attack people for feeling differently.The truth is, whether the time required to improve returns is worthwhile depends on the person and stage of life.

This spreadsheet converts annual interest into a daily rate and multiplies by the principal balance, appropriately.

Also, this might be highly localized so make sure you look through pictures of your competition to help you figure out what is appropriate.

@Jake Gandolfo Buying at auction is a risky affair and probably not appropriate for your first deal.