Technology creates more efficient markets and I suspect that has shifted the business more towards using technology and marketing to hit singles consistently rather than home runs. massive government actions created record inflation, high interest rates, and a host of other consequences to REI and other areas of life

The future of real estate investment is bright, with technology, government policies, and a strong demand driving the market towards new horizons.

This shift underscores the advantages of private money’s agility and long-term outlook, unencumbered by the need for committee approvals or short-term returns.Recently, large funds have been facing challenges due to immobile private equity assets (worth $3.2 trillion) as a result of reduced dealmaking and a slower IPO market leading to delayed investor returns.Meanwhile, state and municipal governments have witnessed a remarkable surge in borrowing to fund affordable housing initiatives totaling nearly $9 billion.

Illegal immigration can impact labor markets and economic dynamics, its direct influence on commercial real estate is intertwined with broader economic trends, government policies, and market conditions.

The government knows this more than anyone else. 

You mention garbage, but in my area sewer is also a common utility provided by the government which a landlord would want to include in the rent and pay directly.

I'm also pretty sure that 2 of the tenants are getting government assistance and I think they are longer term tenants.After taxes, insurance and with the owner paying for heat and water the owner claims it is netting $20,000 per year.

I worked in local government for many, many years and know that there can be many layers and getting to the right person is critical.

It's a way to show empathy while also setting clear expectations for how rent can be caught up.Look Into Rental Assistance: There might be some local government or nonprofit programs that can assist tenants in these scenarios.

I can't picture calling someone in the Los Angeles government and getting a straightforward answer.Mid term rentals are quite interesting.