The GC and the sub ended up sharing in the cost mostly (I think) because it was better than the finger pointing game that had already started, and realistically the attorney's were the only ones about to win...

Investing is different from speculating, in that it’s data driven and therefor predictable and you have factors that play in that covers your downside and strengthen your chance of upside. 

I would like to find more of an equity play.

I have invested in real estate casually in the last several years, and am looking to step up my game by learning from those willing to help, and succeeding with real estate. 

Families: "Spacious backyard, kids’ play area, and just minutes from the local zoo."

Curious how this will play out in the courts (granted it's LTR) and affect pricing products used for STR such as PriceLabs (which I use but have to seriously manually adjust for very specific reasons).

With strong rental demand near hospitals and colleges, plus California’s pro-ADU laws making approvals easier, this strategy can be a game-changer.

Since most people who are not actively seeking a sale are not motivated to sell at anything other than a top of the line price, this is going to be a numbers game of x thousands of contacts for every potentially doable deal.  

I am new to the real estate game.

Howdy, I have been in the game for about 10 years now and have mid seven figures of real estate assets.