Its worth a try as there is nothing to lose by calling, but that would be what I would expect.

I'm under contract on a homepath property and need to add llc due to being a domestic violence, they are telling me I cannot because it's not considered a real person,I have to cancel the contract and resubmit an offer as an investor, risking losing my dream home.

I define ready by having ability to lose 100% of the investment you are making and still be able to pay your bills 

Have you ever heard of a Landlord being sued by a Tenant and losing property?

I tend to lean toward leveraging for growth, but doing so with good performing properties and enough reserves - after seeing many investors lose everything when the market turns.

On the flip side, this has presented some opportunities for the creative real estate investor as well.Some news story links and a snapshot of what has happened to prices in my city.https://www.cp24.com/news/video-shows-massive-fire-that-destroyed-under-construction-homes-in-burlington-1.6671785https://www.thestar.com/real-estate/toronto-area-buyers-are-walking-away-from-deposits-on-new-homes-some-losing-as-much/article_db451c58-5c4b-5269-8510-17095d5496e1.html

For every 2 seconds of waiting to load, you lose 20% of your visitors. 

My problem is I prefer not to do the calling and I suck at it, but I don't want to lose these leads that my VAs are bringing in.

And then you lose all your bene's and raising a family and paying for health insurance is a big deal. 

If more retailers vacate their space than those properties are at risk of losing tremendous value as it will be difficult to re-lease to a tenant that is not impacted by California's high costs to do business.