Mercury is generally most competitive for small apartments in Northern California followed by Guard, CIG, Travelers and AmTrust.

I have started my new list this week and so far I’ve read;- bigger pockets book on managing rental properties- the book on rental property investing - thousand splendid suns- Kite runner- Richest man in Babylon - The smart investor - Think and grow rich (These books can include reads like the alchemist, which just help give views on life, but ideally right now I’m looking to find more on investment strategies between the vehicle of stocks and real estate: particularly multi unit) I’m looking for books that help enlighten us, as well for grow my knowledge in the realms of the overall investing mindset, theories, business startup and set up, management, accounting, financial and global economic understanding, and the “monopoly 1031 exchange method” As we all know we have a lot of time now locked in doors, so please let me know!

I think the best thing to do (and the proper answer to your question) would be to call around town and see what your competition is doing.

That leaves a big opportunity to scoop up a parcel for a low price without facing great competition.

She is actually coming tomorrow to bring a photographer to take pictures of the house even though we would prefer her not to bring strangers amidst the global pandemic going on.

How will you market my home (a good agent will have a large personal network and in this competitive market they probably already have a buyer within their network)?

Probably not the best time to be involved in your first deal while dealing with a global epidemic (Covid-19.)

So if that is true, how will future lenders know given that these are extreme circumstances due to a global pandemic?

Perhaps less competition from those who could not keep afloat and Definitely from those who were planning on entering the STR arena>  I think in the long run those that stick it out will be better off .. 

There is a real chance that the number of non-bank lenders/servicers decreases, which I suppose could theoretically reduce competition for new loans and drive up pricing.