A couple tangential comments that I learned while working in retail (underwriting deals, operating deals, financing deals and leasing deals):Access and visibility is key for most retailers.  

But when their business relationship with the actual bank soured, the API connection was severed and the people were basically left without access to their money..

We have access to personal capital through equity and recently offered on a boutique motel that we were going to manage initially, but couldn't come to agreement with the sellers. 

Prices so far this year range from $420k-$1.05M all with ocean views or ocean access.

You don’t get access to your actual blueprint until the very end of the course, after you’ve already forked over $10k and spent two days drinking guru kool-aid.

Thru the years the most biased of NAR operating procedures have been eliminated - so called fixed commission, dual representation, ban on discount brokers, and access to the MLS being limited to NAR members.  

It's not an easy trek, but if you are absolutely committed and have access to some significant finances to invest, then it is achievable.

Detached ADU behind SFH, on flat ground with excellent access, in Adam's Point/near Lake Merritt.Thank you,Jacob

But when their business relationship with the actual bank soured, the API connection was severed and the people were basically left without access to their money.. 

If the tenant isn't available, they can choose to leave a key somewhere, leave the door unlocked, send a friend, or however they want to give access.