Along with the FHA loan, check out the loan from the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA).NACA was formed in 1988 and provides an affordable option for potential first-time buyers:✅ No down payment✅ No closing costs or fees✅ No mortgage insurance✅ No consideration of credit score✅ Below market fixed interest rateThere are several requirements to be eligible, starting with attending one of their workshops.https://www.naca.comI wish you all the best.

. $300K as I put a hefty amount down through that 1031 exchange).Current offer on the table proposed by my broker:$600K Purchase price7 year lease with option to purchase within 3 years for an amount equal to $600K less what they would have otherwise paid in principal under under a 7% loan for the same period). 

Or would their be a better option that I am not thinking of? 

I do want to keep options open.

Life can change so fast, you don't want to be locked in.....One year lease with incentivized options.

Private lending

Plus, with a SF home, you have more options for renters.

I think a lot of people get stuck on the 203K, but there are options for renovation loans that are Conventional, VA, and USDA in addition to the FHA 203K and real estate investor loans (ground-up construction, flip, and DSCR).

Option: Start advertising it now and get an interest list.

A small apartment complex would be a good option also.