Because with an HOA in tow that means your not doing it alone, you have active "partners" who will be taking care of a slew of things so think of it like training wheels. 

If we face any headwinds, liquid investments go first so probably crypto but then you bet equities will get pressed.

Does the California government believe that wholesaler activity around the fires would only produce a net-negative?

That’s the best bet.

When you are ready to sell again, you just get the next broker to pick you up and activate your license again. 

Airbnb gives you the best bet at getting both. 

For those things that require time, ask for amount of time they'll need for an average house in the area given the sales environment you describe for each activity, and agree to a minimum and maximum reimbursement for each item.They'll push for their (ludicrous) 6 percent, and you'll remind them that in Scotland it's done for 1 percent, and that the market in your area is super hot so the house will sell itself with little work.Either you will persuade them, or they will persuade you.You are wrong to think, however, that your preconception of what is involved is relevant to the question of what is "reasonable."

Quote from @Gladys Cepeda: Quote from @Peter Smith: @Caleb Rehg I have been active in student housing for 20 years.

One of the best ways to engage with the community is to remain active in these forums (reading & contributing).Setting up keyword alerts is a great way to get started.All the best!

The REI community here is really active.