We have some concepts and strategies in mind. 

I haven't heard of the "Binder" technique before, but it sounds like a great idea.As for increasing the Studio ADR, we are considering offering guests a half a dozen fresh eggs for breakfast since we have chickens. 

Have you observed any emerging trends or shifts in tenant preferences that might influence investment strategies in the multi-family sector?

I see all kinds of work trucks and I deal with investors all the time, and I've always been curious about what various investors in those areas are up to and what strategies they use.

Many that I've talked to are now working their own acquisition strategies using call centers, etc. to take cold and warm lists to hotter and then focusing more time speaking directly with potential motivated sellers from those hot lists, rather than using a wholesaler (or any other middle man) to source deals.

So I posted on BP, got some answers from all across the cash flow vs. appreciation spectrum, and developed my investing strategy.

So basically the Jerry Norton strategy (free on YouTube)

Some MICs in Canada may diversify their portfolio to include anything from smaller second residential mortgages to mortgages for commercial development properties.I have found in my experience working with B lenders (i have a long list of them) is that each MIC has its own investment strategy. 

Looking forward to connecting with you. best strategy I've come up with after 10 years of experience in columbus is to build new construction multifamily with equity. 50k land purchase, 10k soft cost / rezoning / permitting, 300k hard cost, refinance and is worth 500k. build - Rent - refinance - repeat. if you want to buy old properties I would but no agent is going to stay on with you and you only get some diluted version of what they call a contractor who probably isn't licensed.

I’m seeking help on creating a strategy to purchase property near the Los Angeles/Inglewood area up to 2 hours outside these cities.