@James Hunt, work with a realtor who understand San Diego's local rent control.

I understand that section 8 of course is dealing sometimes with properties that are rougher neighborhoods not the Taj Mahal but they certainly deserve respect.

This can provide liquidity for your next investment or accommodate potential relocations.No Residency Requirement: Unlike house hacking, fix and flips don't require you to live in the property, allowing you more flexibility.However, keep in mind the challenges and risks associated with fix and flips:Market Analysis: Successful fix and flips require a good understanding of the local market.

@Jason O.I've rented to over 700 students (under and grad) and I understand the market well.To do it successfully: time it with the academic calendarSept to May: flat price including utilities and furniture for max revenue, can include a cleaning service to keep an eye on the rental.May to Aug: depends on your city density and the amount of summer classes, increase the price to accommodate the demand or decrease it accordingly.

Understand you have no obligation to negotiate anything.

From what I understand there is not enough interest to warrant the investment the builders would need to make in approvals.Included in the pricing is builders insurance as well as inspections and permitting for the home itself.

If they had just been realistic they likely could have locked in a solid property at a solid cap rate with other metrics.Investors buy NNN STNL all over the country so for most investors it does not matter at all if property is local or in another state as long as tenant and demographics are good with a solid lease in place.  

Baseline customer service was of no help.I want to understand what products do you use?

Your goal is to understand the situation fully so that you can make a wise decision about whether to continue doing business with them.I often see folks fire people for a single mistake which is a tough way to operate.

I'd say understanding the quality of different builders is paramount, so you understand what you're buying.