On the insurance front the good news is that it may be less expensive than your homeowner's insurance but it will be much more costly than a home without a pool.As for repairs/ maintenance my most similar unit would be about 6% of the rent per year historically. 

There's news that due to budget shortfall property tax increases are on the table, some folks are saying market will go down soon, etc...

I saw news about development plans but I’m not sure how long it’ll take certain areas to better (less crime).

Just sold a house to a Texas investor 2 days ago once he heard news

It was no one but God that lead me to that article in less than 24 hours after it hit the news. 

I'm trying to stay up to date on macroeconomic real estate news and news specific to the Bay Area.What news sources do you rely on?

That's correct Dave from what the two companies put on their websites.https://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news/75745/fannie-freddie-refis#:~:text=Fannie%20Mae%20and%20Freddie%20Mac,a%20refinanced%20mortgage%20by%20%241%2C400. 

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2020/04/14/cincinnati-rental-law-makes-paying-security-deposits-easier/2988887001/I see a problem coming if we have to file claims with insurance companies to collect a loss due to damages.

I think this is a bit of a knee jerk reaction to various events that have hit the news across the country.

Specific news has been scarce, nothing by generalities coming out of Cal Fire and other local agencies.