In the thread, he says that he wasn't required by law to disclose the past issue that were now remediated (horrible smell, dead cats, hoarders for 20+ years living in the property - it's a great read but not if you are squeamish) but did so anyway to preserve his reputation.

All my properties have modern systems (copper, not pex nor galvanized steel, plumbing, removed asbestos wherever located, no formaldahyde insulation, etc.) so when I drop dead my heirs will have no problem selling for top dollar.Does it cut down on cash flow immediately?

I would ask to have them fleshed out.  

Tie-Backs - Steel plates/anchors with tiebacks to a concrete footing or 'dead man' (similar to your option 2).We ended up installing the vertical steel I-beams 6ft oc, which are about $700 to $1000 each.

This most recent home found 2 people out of the 20 applying ( dead of winter ) .

The property is on a dead end road, nice shaded yard and quiet.

@Jon Holdmanis dead on.

But at the end they still approve me so high DTI is not dead end

Pace Morby said that he turns 60% of his dead leads into subject to’s.Once someone says “no” and you keep calling them, can’t you get fined since they initially told you “no”?

You may have to look in a different market but if you're dead set on San Diego, then just be patient till the right place comes along and be ready to move your behind since the good stuff goes too fast.