Prospective homebuyer-owners (not investors) are likely waiting for 3-tiers of interest rate decreases, I predict a strong wave of mortgage applications near 6.5%, stronger at 6% and then stronger yet at 5.5%. 5% is probably where we will settle longterm.

I'd say the rental market is most likely stronger in Big Bear - much more to do there. 

I'll gladly take a lower cashflow return in exchange for easier tenants and stronger appreciation.

The trust and putting them as a beneficiary simply gives them a stronger position to hold the property from foreclosure if they don't perform.

This could make you stronger or Not. 

This has made the blue collar workforce demographic even stronger.  

So even if you pick a state with stronger protections like WY or NV, the cause of action arose in the state where the tenant fell, so likely that the court where the accident happened would have jurisdiction.California tends to have more laws on the books and requirements and restrictions that it can be a good idea to form a CA LLC for out of state property so that you as a CA resident are covered, and to try to have your contracts fall under the purview of CA courts.

We have always felt that it shows a stronger offer if we do intend to wholesale it instead of keep or flip the property. 

We did see a dip last year but this year is already looking stronger. 

You need to have/build stronger rapport with the seller and speak from confidence of this being a normal thing you do (buying off market properties).