When you lack trust in what you are hearing or seeing, typically, it is almost impossible to move forward. 

Will it be enough to make up for the lack of income growth, buyer sentiment, unknown economic plan for after the election and the high valuations of properties?

At best these folks lack good judgement which to me makes them a bad tenant.Remember, a vacancy is a blessing compared to a bad tenant.

We do 7-8 flips a year and always use the same local closing attorney.  I'm wondering if it is common to negotiate closing attorney fees due to repeat business for the CA.  When we purchase a property, we have CA fees...

When I see a property starting to underperform, as the manager I have to run the data to figure out why and then make adjustments whether is lack of amenities, need updated photos, replace a couple pieces of dated furniture or increase my focus on advertising that property specifically.

Get your license but focus on either investing or agency. 

Think about worse case situations like a low appraisal (kills the LTV on a refinance), lower than expected rents, lack of showings (selling), etc. when running the numbers.

I work for an STR-only real estate agency, and we have agents in 20 STR-friendly markets who know this field inside-out. 

Virtually none of my units meet the current rules but all are legal because they were legal when windows were installed.   “(1) An enforcement agency, until January 1, 2030, that issues to an owner of an accessory dwelling unit described in subparagraph (A) or (B) below, a notice to correct a violation of any provision of any building standard pursuant to this part shall include in that notice a statement that the owner of the unit has a right to request a delay in enforcement pursuant to this subdivision:(A) The accessory dwelling unit was built before January 1, 2020.

Oh, not going for those votes, I see....Next, exactly how many FTHB's impediment to buying a home is lack of $25k?