I still consider myself fairly new to this world, and I can say with 100% certainly the biggest battles are the internal ones, and this industry has given the pleasure of being forced to address several of my short comings, and continue to address them all the time.I find I get the most emotional when I get reactionary, so my constant focus is around honing and suppressing reaction as a whole both internal and external.Thanks for taking the time to write this up.

Keep in mind the defaults and distressed sales that flow from them will further suppress cap rates until all of that inventory works its way out of the market and investors don't see more of it on the horizon.

@Jason Guenthersomething that has gotten overlooked / suppressed / swept aside recently is this: unless you are executing some high risk, niche strategy - a top performing STR, an insane sub to - there is no cash flow in traditional, vanilla long term rentals in the first few years. 

It is already equipped with a fire suppression system and monitoring.

It is not the Dems engaging in voter suppression.  

Somehow some way, this company is suppressing their Google reviews.

An Architect can look out for your best interest in the project plus can bring all the Engineers necessary for the build (Civil, Structural, MEP, Sprinkler/Fire suppression, etc.)As far as the build itself, if it's in an established city or town on a tax lot, then you'll need to go through the design and permitting process, gain zoning approval if necessary, and then build up from there.

Doubt things stay linear, but we need market suppression for at least 2 quarters and/or into non-peak times during RE--at minimum 2 quarters.

The supply of new construction continues to flood the market suppressing rents massively.

It came up when I told him about fire suppression and alarm systems I was having inspected at one of his commercial properties that I manage.