Yes of course its price can be more volatile and can go down faster than real estate would but long term it appreciates and pays every month.Curious on BP communities thoughts..

Let's roughly say running electric line is $10kInstalling underground propane tank 1000gal is $10kWhat's your experience heating with gas vs electric in terms of warmth?

For active investments I advocate considering how you can diversify WITHOUT ceding your competitive advantage nor the superior profitability of the niche your in.As an example my business is running an investment fund and syndication high interest commercial mortgage loans secured by income producing real estate. 

I plan to offer owner financing to others that can't get a loan.

Quote from @Jay Hinrichs:Jay, it does look like one of the strategies of this 711Rescue is to restructure the loan for their clients, but at 2x DSCR!

Does anyone have any referrals for property managers in the Los Angeles area who specialize/ have experience in mid term rentals? 

Those were the situations where I was looking for ways to make it work.Don’t come out the gate haggling, or even discussing the terms at all.

Could be a business decision based on keeping long-term high quality tenants rather than risk the costs on turnover. 

Just to name a few: Borrower's Experience FICO Loan Amount Loan Type being sought: Perm (30 yr ams), Bridge (12-36mo I/O), Rehab (12-36mo I/O), Ground Up (12-60mo I/O) Property Type (1-4 unit, 5+ MF, Warehouse/industrial, Hospitality etc)If you have a specific deal in mind, then you can have a lender (or broker) look at it and give you a better idea.

The Property will be a good long-term investment whether you do the dig down or not!