He recently had a death in the family and is irritated that I won't give him time for to deal with that, but this has been a problem for long before the death and now he won't return my texts or answer my phone calls. 

Who knows if it was sent or if it was even sent in time.The attorney or tenant could have picked up a phone to call you at any time, but they chose not to.I would find a real estate attorney and argue this in court. 

Here's a quick test... call the company yourself, see how long they take to answer the phone and how they answer the phone.

I'm getting decision making info in only small pieces over time, via phone calls only.

We had major problems with Airbnb and VRBO not covering damages to the home after many phone calls and being on hold for hours switching back and forth to many different people.

He is known not to answer his phone, rarely respond to email and has multiple litigation's against him.

Right now (Q3 2024) everything seems overbanked/overbought.Currently, my focus has been purposely broad but currently split between: A) SF business (wholesaling/rehab) I was asked to take over (on almost no notice – am still badly catching up) and B) Small balance MF and mobile/manufactured housing (<~50-100 units for physical/operational value add)I have made some progress on each but not where I would like to be although I have just recently gotten involved in the sub-institutional space again.

The person who handles all your transactions and your account answers the phone EVERY TIME ON THE 1ST RING.

BP cosigns our ability to operate and vets us both on the phone and online prior to featuring us.

I have been considering which area of REI to begin with: multifamily homes, mobile home parks, or short-term rentals.