If you are unsure, seek competent legal counsel. 

The engineer can also tell you how that basement crack is going to effect the home long term.

Although in high rises they usually have a continuous fan on the roof pulling the air from the bath constantly.Remediate the mold in the most effective way and install a better performing fan.Good Luck.

The CA multifamily market is on the verge of softening with recent (and upcoming) rent control legislation coming into effect, leading many investors to sell / move their capital out of state.

Local economies have a big effect.

Here is a great article on house hacking your vacation rental: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10042/64779-8-ways-to-effectively-hunt-for-your-vacation-house-4-free

@Sean HollandThis would not be a recommended strategy for several reasons.The IRS could look at any such arrangement as effectively a means for you to indirectly access or benefit from your own funds.Similarly, though you are not married, if using your IRA to benefit your girlfriend and this enriches your shared household, then you are potentially benefiting yourself in that fashion as well.

I'm just curious what people have found to be the most effective form of marketing for finding apartment complexes to purchase. 

If so I'd offer what the current value is and use the bank's money unless the owner is willing to finance w/ less $ down, but at a slightly higher interest rate which would serve as his "bonus" for carrying the note.So $412k with 10% down, at 5.5% or something to that effect.

The detriment to borrowing in one's personal name is that it negatively effects the DTI for the next personal loan approval until the investment property is rented.