So you're not completely anonymous.

So I'm in a pretty undesirable situation right now.

The building is currently owned by a reputable cannabis retailer, so the sale would be a sale/lease back.

There are lots of experienced property owners, lenders, real estate agents, attorneys, tax experts and more here so don't be shy to ask questions and I'm sure an expert in that field will be able to help.

I would think most landlords, who choose to be landlords in very Tenant friendly San Francisco, would pony up the 5.2% knowing that the rate has gone up and down throughout time, unless they want to run the risk of their tenant's finding out and called out as being a bad landlord, being taken on by the very helpful San Francisco Tenants Union or taken to Small Claims Court.Maybe there is a silver lining in California's recent change in security deposits that limit it to one months rent when it used to be up to 2 month's rent for unfurnished units and up to 3x for furnished units.By the way, I took a look at your Company, https://www.getwhale.co/  Since your firm is only offering 4.2%, were you trying to market in San Fran before discovering the Rent Board rate?

Quote from @John Mason: I plan to live in it after 6 months  Ok, so your going to buy it, remove the renters in six months, then it will be your primary? 

I currently have 5 STRs here in San Antonio, so please let me know if you have any questions regarding the process! 

Sure plumbers can do it, but it's not what they really do, so call a drain guy.

So I was going to start title search first, then if it comes back clear I'll give them about $10k cash for them to move out and catch up on bills, then fix the place up really quick and turn around and sell it on the MLS.

So if your use is sporadic, renting may still be the better option.Several different factors play a role in this situation.