No idea how I estimated so low with purchase and closing cost, I deal with this on the daily.

I am a new investor and that is my ideal location.

If I was young with minimal assets in San Diego I would look to house hack a duplex in working class area of San Diego ideally with an FHA low down loan.  

These tenants have been good and I’d ideally like to keep them around as long as possible.Am I missing some logic here that says month to month would actually be better?

Ideally, I'd like to keep him there and keep him at a reasonable rent (including his parking spot for free) so that I have an in-building manager.

I'm personally in Rockland County, so an attorney within an hour drive would be great (ideally less).Other specific questions I haveregarding the process I have are below, and would certainly appreciate hearing your responses:Is it fine to use one LLC to purchase and assign properties through?

My pleasure, and that sounds ideal!

Ideal outcome for me would be to propose a reassessment of price in the form of a rebate, in any amount, I would feel a lot better about this.

@Tylers point is well taken and buying unoccupied property is definitely ideal due to rent control.

What matters is the product that the investor is looking for.The turnkey product is ideal for those that do not wish to deal with the time & effort it takes to invest in real estate, as well as the investor that is priced out of their hometown market.Will things cost more when working with a turnkey provider?