The cash reserves are part of the investment, and hedge perfectly against the risks of rising interest rates and deflation, the major threats to a real estate investor's net worth.  

Take this for what it probably is - another empty threat.

I nI am timing it so that when I hit 50k miles and run out of warranty my Cyber truck will be ready to deliver. 

(4) What are the best strategies, pitfalls, threats?

By letting the market set the price, you avoid grand debates, Fair Housing threats, and more. 

Advise that the closing has been extended at the builder's request, that you've signed the addendum but the listing agent is holding it hostage under the threat of cancellation should you not agree to pay her a 2% commission. 

I saw it was referenced  here  as one of the upcoming possible threats to MF supply and demand and returns and such.Any thoughts on the veracity of this claim??

This same "bro" capitalist would also like to see rumors float around cyber space that this is the beginning of a national bank take-over (JC help us) because he also has a hand in national politicians that want to take down the government, Crypto, and would like to see the FED stop raising rates to keep his negative cash flow tech enterprises afloat, not to mention his cyber spy company. 

He suggested I could look up the sellers name and make that threat directly, but this doesnt seem like a good idea.

(Legal Liability Threat)More Bad News: Second Case Holds That Ringless Voicemails Are “Calls” Subject to the TCPACourt Rules Direct Drop or “Ringless” Voicemails Covered by TCPALawsuit Filed Over ‘Thousands’ of Text Messages Promoting ListingsUsing text message marketing?