Deals like this are NOT GOOD for any of us in the industry it makes it more difficult for us to raise money for projects.

Market might be competitive but there is angles to stand out depending on what you are comfortable and able to handle, such as waiving an appraisal contingency, limitng inspection rights and time frames, closing time frames, allowing seller to stay-post closing, taking on difficult tenants, buying properties that might need repairs, etc.

Yes if you're still employed with that company it can be difficult if not impossible to make 401k changes...

The California government will deal with the damage the same way all governments do , they will find a way to raise taxes or get the Feds to pay for it ( that will be difficult with the new administration ) Here is what I find ironic , California has C.A.R.B. to pass regulations on vehicle emissions .

@Khaled El Dorry This strategy is know as a consolidation exchange, and like what @Adam Bartomeo said a single buyer might be difficult to find.

STR it will cost you big.this isn't a difficult job depending on the fridge location.

Would you say getting loans for commercial units is more difficult?

It is difficult to give you sound advice without knowing much about you.  

Like the gentleman above mentioned, the 1% rule is more difficult to find now than in previous years. 

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