We've developed a reputation for being good neighbors and community players.

I had bought the mansion right next to this one in 2002 from an NBA player that went bank O and finished it and sold that for 5 mil..

We have to be most lucrative state for the hedge fund companies, they more than crowd our auctions, they dominate them (online and offline).

@Dominic Pizzi great breakdown on the details of the relationship based world we all operate in. 

Kevin Bupp had a pretty insightful podcast with what seemed like a major player in the industry.Think this is it: https://podbay.fm/podcast/791316884/e/1561438800

Where I'm located, the market is perfect for the laundromat business, but the larger players have caught on to that also.

If you aren't familar with Taft, it's an oil/ag community primarily dominated by the seasonal ag industry.

Sure, but will it dominate like the article suggests?

You might have to go through a public hearing where neighbors might object if your parking is not up to the neighborhood, if utility change stresses on water, sewer, or noise- hopefully not dominated by a Coastal Commission who also have a say about the changes.

@Johnny ScottYour better ever would be to network with people in your local area through investment groups to know who the players are.