I don't know much about it yet, but what I understand is that it's a "loan" to put in energy efficient systems. 

Let's not try to out smart the system with personal logic.

A business is by definition a system, while RE agency is by definition personal service.

Originally posted by @Frank R.

Thanks @Dilpreet Singh @Mike R.

I use a grading system I developed on the percentages of a successful outcome working with certain types of buyers.Statistically a certain type will be the highest quality and probability followed by the next type and so on.

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@Zachary MyersHere are a few sites I frequent:http://la.curbed.com/http://urbanize.la/https://www.bisnow.com/los-angeleswww.reddit.com/r/losangeles

U of R is also an expensive area, and is surronded by mostly upscale SF homes.

Put in any offer, even if you know it won't be accepted, it will get you used to your systems, and learn negotiating skills for the real deal!