Do you think the high property taxes play a significant role in shaping your investment strategy moving forward?

We have bought only a handful of 2nds but to me, the 2nds game is a volume play.

The Tax Court noted it could not find any authority that suggests a taxpayer is qualified to allocate the value of property between land and improvements.Use the one that feels most reasonable for you. ...

Ask them if they know of anyone who is looking for an opportunity.Building trust is done through building a brand, and becoming an authority on the subject matter.

So I wouldn't see how 6 months would come into play on this. 

They make things way too difficult compared to a simpler, DSCR solution.The type of lender also plays a large role here. 

You're developing plays at the collegiate level, but you haven't even played a pickup game with your buddies to see if you like the game or are any good at it.

4) Due to all of the above, high chance they start playing games with other tenants, leading to bigger problems.5) What happens if you have to part ways?

I'd look at when the next unit lease expires and you can either...Delay closing until it's expired and vacantGive them another offer that's less enticing to not deliver the unit vacantWhen it has to do with financing the playing field is pretty level, every buyer will be able to get more competitive with a vacant unit

Remote ownership will be my primary play as I want to keep living in SoCal.