It seems that most folks don't just want cheap, they want cool, or unique. 

If your main goal is to get the wires behind the wall then I would hire an electrition to accomplish this task alone. 

I don't really know a lot about real estate outside of what I've heard on the podcast, the people I've talked to who have purchased their own home, and any common sense I can muster (which isn't always a bunch).I have a situation that feels unique although I'm sure isn't...though being a newb, I really don't know. 

I'm a 24-year resident excited to learn about the unique MF dynamics here.What's the best first-investment strategy in today's SF market to maximize portfolio cash-flow in the future from this position?

Let’s see WHO can help me and answer this UNIQUE question!!!!

There is a STR Task Force that is undermanned, but doing what they can to help people toe the line. 

I just looked it up again and found several for real estate, (market values of securities do not apply as real estate is unique and there is no established market for trading a property as there is for investment securities).The ones I prefer to use are those we must live by, based in regulation and law.Try this: 12 USC,1818 as Authority55 Federal Regulation 33888 dtd Aug. 20, 1990Section 323.2 Definitions.The examples given by those who purchased properties at a great deal obviously do not meet the definition of Market Value.

The internet has opened up the market place to all, sometimes at very little cost, but only if you can provide a unique message AND can deliver on your representations.

That means most lenders shy away from them or counter their uniqueness by offering lower LTVs (50-70%).

Joe,We are obviously in an extremely unique and one of a kind economic situation.