The buyers I resonated with, who I believed in as operators–those were the people I was willing to be flexible with.

Mass deportation of 11 million people is unlikely.  

I don't know how many people are going to show up but here's the link.

I feel sorry for the people losing everything in the fires , insurance will go up .But I wish I was the guy  driving this bulldozer ;t=162s

Take the effort to solicit contractor recommendations from multiple people.

@Armani Pimentel Yes, I believe that wholesaling is generally not the way to go, because it is getting banned, there are people who try to take advantage of aspiring entrepreneurs like you, and it is extremely low probability. 

I see people purchasing new STR's here and others dumping their properties or converting into LTR's. 

. - The people that are monetized on actually closing deals are all saying this thing is highly implausible. 

yes, its a people business.

My neighbor has listed his but also has had occupancy issues as an STR and said that most people looking for either rooms or cheap stays but I can't comment on that as I have no experience listing as an MTR.