It was already late in the game & we were in a desperate scenario where we needed to access those funds ASAP.

Your prime target fir dub2’s are people in financial trouble, and desperate. 

Much of L.A.’s housing is desperately overcrowded, a condition that COVID made lethal, so making it cheaper to build is a way to save lives.

I desperately want to house hack as my first investment in real estate and have a downpayment saved.

I don't know how bad an area your rental is located but they will enter the property regardless of AC unit present or not if they want to steal and feel desperate.

How much depends on your desperation.

They all seem to be just kind of desperately hoping that I'll be willing to sell at 2017 prices.

I am desperately trying to get house #2 because my owner occupancy requirement stops after October (1 year after acquiring property) and was wondering on ways that you guys might have that I haven’t thought of.

Was looking to get more information from the experienced investors here in Bigger Pockets and would like to know if anyone has joined this group before and just looking for some general feedback for an inexperienced investor that desperately needs a mentor and more investors in my circle. 

I would encourage you to be pleasant to work with and accommodating without appearing as desperate to close the deal.