Whatever makes the investors happy with their decision.This was a short rant, however I can now have it criticized on if it will work.

I'm mainly into short term rentals, but recently began broadening my REI exposure to learning about SF/multi-family properties. 

Convienant access to major job centers and a much lower price point than suburbs directly to the south make it very attractive to renters and great for cash flow. 

Once you get a response from someone, you can be more specific and let them know that you have a network of buyers and one of them will actually be the end buyer.You would need to negotiate a low enough price with the owner so that  you can get your fee and still sell it at an attractive price to investors.

Hi BP,I am interested in buying a Short Sale home my first investment property, that being said what are some of the key things to look for in getting into a short sale deal.

I also found the Homestyle® loan which is very similar. from what I understand, the homestyle® loan gives a bit more flexibility of the renovation, requires slightly higher down payment (at 5% down, this still makes for a much more affordable first buy), and allows you to end your PMI after 22% equity, which seems very attractive to me. 

I quickly learned the value of the answer "I do not know the answer to that, but I can get it to you shortly".  

Airbnb in the high season, short term corporate rentals in the low season. 

I've found that when my team and I work like we have 9 to 5's we get way more done in such a short time.

If that is what you are dealing with, short of talking to the neighbors that have been in the area for years and seem to know everybody elses business, I'm not sure how you would go about comping it out.