Most fields in the real estate world will unless you are an employee to a business.

For another business I run I do post daily accountability in a FB/mentorship group and that does help me stay on track.

I’m particularly fascinated by how you navigated the Sacramento market and managed the rehab process.

LTV & CreditEliminate the emotion and treat this like the business it is.In my opinion it does not matter who the borrower is as long as they have a track record of ATR (Credit)And I feel comfortable with the leverage (LTV)

You could simply let them know that your schedule is busy and they need to schedule a time with you in advance. 

If the agent you work with is not familiar make sure the lender is, so you have someone who can confidently navigate this path for you.

How about using SDIRAs not to hold assets but to operate businesses?

My community is safe, and yard signs are a great way to advertise my business.

They must be very low odds because insurance companies are in the business of making money, not paying out maximums.

We live in California at the moment and I have W2 job and my wife a small online business.