It's very competitive in the Bay Area.

Price will be reduced to 1800 for the time being, which is competitive it seems with nearby properties based on the time of year.Fingers crossed!

Sounds like if you know and follow the rules you should not only be OK but pretty well insulated from competition (people swarming in and oversaturating)

For the few that understand this niche it can be extremely lucrative.Takes less money, less time and hassle, and there’s little competition.

I like the product but their policies drowning them down in competition.

Here are some recommendations: Local Banks and Credit Unions: They often have more flexible lending criteria and can offer competitive rates for investors.

There is a lot more competition than before. 

Just know there’s a lot of competition, so you’ll need to stay consistent.

-I had the benefit that he knew other contractors I had worked with so I told him he can talk to those guys to ensure I have always paid on time and treated them right.At the end of the day, it doesn't hurt to remind him it's a competitive market and others have accepted these terms.  

Also, you have a lot of competition with Disney and Universal properties.I always stay at a Disney property to take advantage of the included transportation to easily park hop and not deal with having to drive and park.