The SFR won't lose any value, so it's definitely a way to create real value if you are willing to house hack for a few years.The other thing that is in there is a parking minimum reduction to 1 or 0, which is really powerful for narrow lots.

Someone making 50k a year where market conditions price them out and a reduction in their job hours takes away any extra cash flow to invest can stop their investing plans.

Remember that no matter what you do to the foundation and how it is fixed the next person you try to sell the property to will want a reduction on the price because of what the bricks look like. 

The reduction in monthly expenditure will create space in your budget for increased savings and investing.With all things in investing, there are trade offs.