But again, there is a charm to older properties, because if they do have the proper envelope a great structure, and the ability for a functional layout, they can have a lot of potential. likely a full gut...

In San Francisco proper the discrepancy between 2 and 3 units is bigger I assume because of condo conversions.

Although the forum input can be helpful, you need to have proper legal precautions in place rather than opinion.

@Evan Polaski It took me at least a year of sourcing sponsors, finding investment group resources, analyzing opportunities, and understanding proper diligence; so, following a sponsor for a long time happens in the ordinary course of getting familiar with an investment strategy (particularly one that lacks control). 

Not every lot will allow you to STR even though sevier county and the city propers do have specific zoning that allows it so you don't have to worry about them ever rescinding that right. 

Have you ever had a year where your insurance or proper tax’s went down?

Be thankful you have a section 8 tenant who is coming to you first with this issue and trying to get it rectified through the proper channels.

Tools like Rentometer and BiggerPockets can help compare rental prices, and working with a CPA and attorney will ensure you structure your investments properly.

All the water from the crown of the road floods onto my property and I was informed its illegal to discharge water onto anothers property and that the engineers could apply pressure to the city to have curb and gutter installed.

They could have had better affiliates who do a better job on a turnkey property.ofcourse you are right that I could have done my proper due diligence which I did.