Hoping others will either chime in with- it's pretty standard/no effect on higher premium or provide better insight.

Are there specific networking events, online platforms, or strategies that have proven effective for building relationships with investors?

I'd Consider leveraging VA services and ensuring thorough training for effective cold calling, or opt to hire a professional cold calling service.

Got this note from VRBO today:Dear Partner, We are writing to inform you that effective July 1, 2024, California Assembly Bill 537 will prohibit advertising, displaying or offering a rate that does not include all fees or charges required to stay at a short-term lodging (except taxes and fees imposed by a government on the stay).

The mortgage is not transferrable, but we think that if I'm added to the mortgage and the deed, it will be effectively the same.

The housing provider was under no obligation to extend the lease beyond the expiration date (thus the purpose of an expiration date) – THIS IS NO LONGER TRUE IN COLORADO.HB-1098 has effectively outlawed a lease non-renewal and reclassified it as a legal ‘no fault eviction.’

Which would effectively reduce finance cost.And allows for other options such as offered by ROCusa.org (Resident Owned Communities).https://rocusa.org/whats-a-roc/what-is-a-roc-how-is-it-diffe...Together these options allow the residence to keep their costs within their own control, and continue to live where they are. 

“The co-owners may effect voluntary partition in any manner they agree upon

This is concerning because someone who urgently needs to live in a home can outbid us and submit their interest to the trustee, effectively pushing us out. 

Many investors are building as they can do that more cost effectively than buying under the current market conditions.