I happened to lose my W2 job in March and found a role as Disposition Manager at a big local flipping company- so what I've found is that even with only 2 years of really studying and immersing myself into real estate investing strategies, conferences, books, Tony Robbins stuff.... there's a HUGE difference in my level of knowledge and PROFESSIONALISM compared to younger folks I meet. 

Most folks are paying rent and even if you go back to DeBlasio/Cuomo press conferences, neither is proposing relief in early Feb.

(this is a MUST) In any market - as long as they agree with the underwriting and have confidence in your leadership.

That said I just bought a place after a rushed 15 minute walk through between lunch and a conference call. 

But as you said, it is going to be late 2020's before the first ticket to ride is issued and it would take some deep pockets to implement a buy and hold strategy to go after high density multi-family, conference, or hotel development.

This was a big focus of the STR Wealth Conference, was having your own booking site and building your brand (for your property).

Do not pay into some guru conferences or system that will mentor you .

I look forward to newer, fresher, more progressive ideas from the incoming leadership, Governor-Elect Gavin Newsom!!!

I am hoping that when I start networking and attending conferences I will meet more like-minded people (like yourself).

Maybe its because I attended a "We Buy Houses" presentation at some Real Estate conference and felt I needed to shower when I got home.