I'm trying to get all the new leases on my properties to have verbiage to allow evictions in spite of any circumstances. 

Read up on IRR and be familiar with it - it will give you insights into other factors that can, depending on your criteria and circumstances, drastically alter how you underwrite and approach real estate deals. 

It really depends on the facts, circumstances, and goals of the current owners (presumably an older generation).

One of the biggest unforeseen costs and challenges is how difficult the municipality is to work with.There are certain realities, you can not get past. 

I calculate the highest amount I’m willing to pay..even if it’s over asking price in this one circumstance.

With the market as hot as it is, distressed sellers will likely be in distress due to a large, unforeseen maintenance issue arising.  

I know circumstances aren't ideal right now with COVID but I think it could be fun to get a few people together to talk about real estate over some coffeeSteve

I haven't seen many strips go for less than 6 recently, aside from the above circumstances.

We file US tax returns.Can anyone recommend a Lender/Entity that can finance this project given our circumstances?

Since we live in CA, we're worried that if the tenant feels wronged they may take advantage of friendly tenant laws and the circumstances surrounding COVID-19.