It has made me question how can people live the way they do.

Hey @Jerry Nogueras - I was in your shoes too, born in NYC, and lived between there and Long Island. 

However, it's a deal in a different state and during the Facetime showing, I could tell the tenants were gross and makes me think they don't care about taking care of the place or their living conditions.

Do these folks have temporary  overage for places to live?

They don't have to manage the property for you, but they can assist with getting a qualified Tenant in place. 

I was fine with all these numbers.Then I met with contractors...First, I wanted to add a new bathroom and approximately 450 sq ft of additional living space.

I live in CA and drove that route for years to visit family in Phoenix, AZ. 

New investor living in the Bay Area.

I live in El Paso, TX and would like to invest close to home first before venturing in long-distance.

Sometimes tenants bite, sometimes they don’t, but it’s worth a shot.Owner Move-In: If you’re planning to live in one of the units, you might be able to legally take it back.