In my experience though 6 days when there is a holiday around is not uncommon.

To find value, investors have been looking for assets that have higher barriers to entry so they don't have to compete with the owner occupant crowd.As recently as 3 years ago, it was not uncommon to see a decent cash-flowing single family property in good condition that was fairly rent ready. 

This might be unique to the wonky bay area, but it's not super uncommon (nor is it common per se) to see developers post things that amount to "if you remove this home from this plot of land, the home is free."

It is not uncommon to buy a note with a specific exit strategy only to switch gears completely.

You are right that multis are a bit uncommon but there are small pockets in the metro area that you may want to consider.

It is also not uncommon to see on cash offers banks asking for 10% down as earnest money. don't get your panties in a twist. this is what we're dealing with every day.3.

These funds will actually be lent to the eat non-recourse but probably guaranteed by you and your assets (a security interest in the old property is not uncommon).  

It is not uncommon for agents to misrepresent or misprint an REO property.  

That MAY be a sign of root infiltration into the pipes, which is not uncommon.  

It's not that uncommon on investment properties for exactly the reason the agent stated (i.e. to not disturb the current tenants).