3)Do you think the sudden availability of more abundant funding will make still investing a good idea because you can capture the spread between the funding rate and the (much lower) return like many funds are doing now?

Well when it came time to refinance those properties the banks all of a sudden changed their mind and only wanted to lend 15-20yr amortizations and 60% LTV. 

I was in the process of entering an amendment for a reduction of rent with my landlords when landlord b suddenly passed away.

@Shannon Cannon The price difference between what you offered and wanted to offer is likely a negligible amount of money I imagine...I doubt you suddenly upped your bid by $50,000.  

It could be that rents go up another 10-15% next year and all the sudden my cash flow is excellent.The point I'm trying to make here is that no longer is it useful for folks to say things like "The Market is Red-Hot" or "The Market is Crazy here in Denver!" 

I used to look at a loaf of bread as a 1 week meal.When my dad died in a car wreck suddenly when I was 16 he did not leave us much to survive on.

After our message to change escrow officer, we suddenly get an email from the listing agent that she has talked with her seller, negotiator and escrow officer and they decided to go with another offer they had on the table.

Suddenly, all our sponsors pulled out.

Don't expect a team of construction pros to suddenly re-arrange how they run their business because it does not suit your schedule.

I think you're right about having finances in order, it was more of just a timing thing because I/we weren't looking that seriously and all of a sudden this slick deal showed up.We actually knew exactly what we could afford and swing for a down payment using FHA.