When I find an A or B class property in an A or B neighborhood that I know I can make cashflow, and that I know will attract quality tenants, and it's in a city with where the fundamentals of the economy are strong, I don't care what the broader market is doing. 

Local banks - these lenders typically have their own money and so aren't governed as much by the broader market.

Trying to get a broader opinion on this. 

I'm not sure if that is sample bias though, as landlords who are selling during the eviction freeze may be more likely to have non-paying tenants than the broader market average. 

No idea where I heard it from and if it holds any credibility but I'll definitely keep a broader mind in terms of it!

Being new to the US, I'm still learning about the broader pieces of the investment puzzle like Trusts, LLC's etc etc that are frequently suggested - apologies if this is a daft question!

Part of their profitability comes from the fact that their buying power is so massive that they can actually affect the broader market through their actions, and leverage economies of scale in their operations.It all depends on your starting point and what makes sense for you, but here's to success and hopes that you continue contributing to the community!

A good company should not only have a physical location in the market they're selling (you'd be surprised how often this is not the case), but they should also be willing and able to give you a tour - show you not just some properties, but the neighborhoods, the broader city they are telling you to invest in.

Looking for a "diet" of books for understanding the broader RE industry and all the moving parts and key players.

It really takes a much broader understanding of financial matters, credit issues, lending rules of conventional loans as that is the target to shoot for.