I do think house hacking and small multifamily are the best plays at the moment. 

You don't want to start playing sides here and getting involved in these kinds of debates.

This is going to keep your bid honest, rather than lazier and keep your cash position stronger. 4) The only time you spend in this, is finding & closing on the quality assets and playing devil's advocates for repair/rehab/fixing costs.

This plays into the affordability issues for tenants by allowing them to live in nicer neighborhoods for less money, yet I get monthly revenue comparable to short-term rentals.I have also shifted my focus to buying better.

Depending on what you want to do and what role you want to play, would depend on how you should go about it. =)

This would be more of a multi-family buy and hold play. 

Maybe talk to the city and see what the process is.Now of course you don't know how things are going to play out.

Negotiating is a skill that needs to be practiced and consistently role played to get right.

Happy to chat.Los Angeles is an appreciation play.

FHA is unlikely to play nice in this situation.Bank statement loans might be an option for you.