It feels like the focus has shifted from creating value to chasing quick payouts, with little regard for the end buyer.

They cited insurance reasons, which could very well be true, but many residents felt it as a big "f you" Now folks from outside the community could argue this was an entitled stance from the residents, to feel they had access to this private land when they didn't, and that on the face is certainly true.

One thing I wish I knew starting out was the true overhead of running a RE business it can be pricey if you don't run your numbers right.

I feel as though I am more on the introverted side.

Heya Ethan.I've completed 7 secondary suite renovations/developments now and it is extremely difficult to do a true BRRRR where you pull every dime back out again after you refinance.

That isn't 100% true.

As long as the city considers your property a true SF, you shouldn't have any issues getting this permitted (in theory, yet to see how some municipalities will handle this law).

The tried and true version is pulling a list of properties whether you're targeting distressed homes or high equity homes in which case you can pull on something like Propstream or Propwire, you can skip trace through them or someone like Prime Tracers which has a pay as you go system. 

Quote from @Chris Seveney: I wonder what the OP's true motivation is for asking this question. 

Now investors, especially the newbies, are chasing returns by going after higher risk investments - many NOT really understanding the true risks.Many more investors will be losing money and choosing to liquidate real estate - which will be buying opportunities for the better prepared investors.