This just strikes me as one more way to make what should be a very specialized product (which is harmful to the purchaser when used in the wrong circumstances) and repackage it to make even more people (in the wrong circumstances) interested in buying it. 

So far I'm striking out when it comes to lenders who will offer a HELOC on an investment property in the area.

I'm sure there are a lot of local meetups in LA and there are likely very experienced investors that go that you could introduce yourself to and strike up a conversation. 

Striking a balance between leveraging hard money and preserving liquidity enables investors to optimize their investment strategy.

Check out Metro Detroit.If the current UAW strike drags on and starts affecting rent payments, it may drive some investors to the brink and force them to liquidate.

If they were to enforce it with a fine or other enforcement mechanism, they would be sued and a court would strike down the law. 

Diverse Opportunities: One thing that's striking about Florida is the diversity of short-term rental opportunities.

The before/after photos are striking. 

The windows in your pictures don't strike me as especially bad.

It doesn't even matter if it is a dropped 3rd strike and you scramble to first.