Look and finishes would be similar although lot is quite a bit longer on the property I'm looking at, about 3x the length of that property.

As a licensed realtor, I have some buyer clients looking to buy a house in New York state.

For a 3-4 family home, it's more complicated—you're looking at commercial lending, which requires a large upfront investment, high holding costs, and greater risks.

I'm looking forward to the event and the valuable insights it will offer.

It's awesome that you're looking to stay in the real estate game while minimizing risk.

And for those looking to exit, was it the headaches, or just a shift in goals?" 

Really depends on what they are looking for as well as long term plans.

I dont currently have any projects going in CA at the moment but I have been looking for a Summer cabin up by Truckee and I suspect insurance will be an issue although I will pay cash but I will still want some coverage.

IDK, but worth looking into. 

This amounts to lost opportunity because if you had purchased RE, at the closing it can start producing return. 5) ADUs detract from the existing structure whether this is privacy, a garage, or just yard space. 6) this is related to number 1, but there are many more buyers looking to purchase homes for their family than there are RE investors looking to purchase small unit count properties.