Example; I am invested in a fund that does active option plays on Tesla.

Talk to a CPA to see how each scenario plays out.A 401K continues to grow in value, but what do you live on? 

This is a very different space than most folks here on BP play in from what I have seen.

Down payment amount varies and more you put down the highre you will be in the queue of applicants, also down payment varies per your credit...Dodd Frank IS in play!!

There are many good locations - I'd suggest that you play around with the "Market Finder" tool at the top of the screen here, included with your pro membership. 

Becca, the strong play in the Bay Area is value add.

Bright MLS Chief Economist Lisa Sturtevant said it best: these incentives played a huge role in boosting new-home sales.

There's pockets here for good multifamily, but the best play is to do some value add work to the property.

It’s easy to say “just screen better,” but I imagine truly tightening up criteria without killing occupancy can be an art.Since you’ve seen this play out firsthand, I’d love to hear more—what specific strategies have you used to filter out the bad tenants from the good ones?

I'd keep an eye out for future development and path of progress plays.