Running comps can be a bit difficult on the island. 

No way to know if this appreciation will continue, but it is very difficult to catch up if you are not in the market.  

Prior to the corona virus pandemic i had a good amount of deals coming through the funnel but over the last couple weeks it’s been difficult to find any fitting my criteria.

Finding a lender in 2nd position on an investment property is extremely difficult in todays climate.

Because concrete is really porous it's very difficult to get everything out of it once it's in - usually you're only breaking down things right at the surface and they tend to bleed back through capillary action (moisture moving through the concrete).

BTW, I have a great agent, an 800+ credit score, a high paying tech job, no debt besides my mortgage, a home that's difficult to get a HELOC on because appraisers can't figure out what it's worth (I live in the country in a very unique mid century home), but only a small amount of cash.

Trying to house hack in Los Angeles which is obviously really difficult.

I hate to give a broad answer but it's difficult to answer this without additional information and directly in the forum.

I'm guessing sound advice will be difficult w/out more detailed numbers for each option, which I'm working on.

I see a problem with a lot of saturation in that area, and I can imagine that it is very difficult to stand out, and anyone that does operate one of those condos, would you do it again, or would you try to get a house next time?