(Finance of America, Civic Financial, a few other players) They raised rates on there 30Y product about two weeks ago.

FHA has some time required before reselling  a property you just purchased, 3 months i believe but everything i’m saying must be validated for your own protection doing these things.

There is no 100% guarantee out there.Managing your property properly and having great insurance are probably the two best ways to protect yourself.

Since they both have a vested interest in the trees, they will protect them. 

However, if it’s not necessary for liability protection, you might avoid the headache altogether and just beef up your umbrella insurance policy.What’s your take on this now?

The Right must resist the urge to demand suspending environmental protections and necessary building codes.

Expect, to only get about 8% (or lower) of the properties you buy redeemed.If you pay close attention to the type of property, and do research to protect your interests, the percentage does jump up to about 30%-50% on the properties eligible for two year redemption.

There have been some big players entering the PM market and a lot more interest in acquisitions of smaller PM operations.

If you can network and find local players (FB groups, meetups) that could help speed it up

If it is returned in full, the pref equity will receive their accrued pref before common equity receives their accrued pref + share of profits.So, common equity has "unlimited" upside but really no downside protection.