Even if you aren't required to provide a parking structure, I would highly recommend that you at least provide a gravel parking pad because cars will tear up your landscaping and leave deep ruts, especially in wet areas, and if you don't designate the specific area you want them to park, they can and will park anywhere!

The fact that there are so many rules, regs, and the eventual elimination of STRs all over the valley makes anywhere that allows them attractive to me.

They offer what seem to be very attractive terms. 

In Berkeley the protection is for the tenants and no matter who or “what” is trying to evict them I believe the tenancy protections there are designed for them.

When a building has a bad reputation you need to go a little higher on finishes (hence the kitchen) to attract better tenants at turnoverDid you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Based on my activities below, am I on the right track with building credibility to attract the right partner?

To my knowledge:Expected to be provided by landlord:- Stove/oven- Refrigerator- Dishwasher (if designated space is in rental for it)Not expected to be provided by landlord:- Washer- Dryer- MicrowaveLet me know BP!

Just be careful, because as much as tax strategies can help your business, it is not worth pushing the boundary to attract unwanted attention. 

Be patient, keep writing offers an make the balance of terms attractive to the owner so they will take your loan over cash.  

Hi BP family-I am redoing my landscaping myself in order to attract higher quality tenets & increase curb appeal.