I think because so many do not have the skill set to navigate this community, they feel no one else can win.

Many investors just don't want to mess with it or take the time to learn how to make their property a top competitor.3.

Anything else tends to be major challenge with SFR.  

If they just represent first time single family home buyers and aren’t constantly finding off market properties and reviewing deals, you’ll find a better investment through someone else. https://www.kiavi.com/blog/out-of-state-real-estate-investinghttps://learn.roofstock.com/blog/out-of-state-real-estate-investing

Good luck finding that somewhere else without a lot of risk.

We do not accept zelle because of how easily it can mess up an eviction in Chicago.

Cutting our losses and selling was difficult, but it was the best option given our financial woes.I’d love to hear from others—has anyone else faced something this unexpected during a BRRRR or flip?

Please give any feedback on what else I can think about!

Quote from @Scott Trench: @Jay Hinrichs LOL - I live in fear of the banhammer like everyone else.  

CA is not a state you want to mess with.