There's a big disconnect in Detroit's home prices vs the progress there, and I believe it will continue to close.

Insurance is definitely an issue there, and will continue to be.

Los Angeles County continues to grapple with devastating wildfires that have claimed five lives, destroyed over 2,000 structures and forced the evacuation of at least 130,000 residents.

Since these loans are 3-5 years, they will continue to pay over that time while I continue to build the 'snowball.' 

CA, in total continues to lose 100k's of population and continues to add onerous legislation, including the state rent cap they passed a few years ago (doesn't apply to sfr's though).I am not sure why anyone would want to jump in the deep shark infested waters right before feeding time, unless you have a clear proven strategy, or a very long time horizon.

Yes, and the saga continues.

We continue to look near our existing properties for new investment opportunities and to use the equity we've built up.

PM made a couple attempts to collect and then offered to cover the damage because toilet replacements are not that costly and continuing to pursue the damages did not make sense for them.Airbnb is supposed to cover guest damage but if they refuse to pay for guest damage their insurance has reduced value and cannot be relied upon. 

All major flippers in town have heavily compressed ARV to accommodate for the potential of the downward slide to continue.

I would continue with the STR in NJ.