Overall I saved 2k so it is worth it, but it could run so much more efficiently!

The judge may in fact toss any eviction out based on you improving the home.

But the maintenance and energy level required is so much higher than other niches.

Not that things always work out the way they should, but just saying that I am optimistic that this in conjunction with the mayor's seemingly persistent efforts at drawing attention to the matter brings about better conditions for improvement than ever before.All of that said, assuming you are comfortable with the potential implications of occasional pollution issues (as I am), Imperial Beach has tremendous room for growth.  

In your experience, has some been more efficient than others?

Neighborhood improved and recently our home appraised at more than 10x what we paid for it.

I am in several note-lending opportunities currently.Advantages = Scalability, economy of scale discounts, lower property management rates, easier to maintain than small multi-family, the more units, the safer and more efficient the project (in our opinion) We usually deal with 100 units + on each project, rarely exceeding 350 units.Disadvantages = deal flow (hard to find properties in the domestic US with solid cap rates) We're shifting focus more heavily to Puerto Rico and the opportunities it currently presents.

Our staples are Ag and hydro energy. 

Coverage will vary by local, city, county, state governments, but some examples might include requiring sprinklers, upgrade electrical wiring (older homes can have aluminum wiring which isn't used often anymore at least in CA), electrical panel upgrades, insulation / energy value requirements, different fire place construction

There is healthy cash flow, but there’s room for a few improvements that would increase rents.