Our rents are among the highest in the nation because supply is limited - the below market tenants don’t move keeping overall supply low.

Find a few in your local area and then find a few regional firms, and maybe a few national firms.

I dislike the large national banks with a passion. 

Inventory is simply too low for prices to drop on a national scale.

Hi BP Nation!

I would equate STNL with getting on an inter tube and relaxing down a lazy river and MTNL - Most retail centers except 2 to 4 tops with national tenants being like in a lap pool swimming up against 10 mile an hour currents trying to gain ground.I have some of those deals closing but is taking more time because lender, buyer, and seller want to see how businesses re-open and do to get a clearer picture of the recovery.

I've picked up numerous books over the years, downloaded tons of hours of podcasts and am a sponge for advice/knowledge of those who have already done it and the path i should be taking.Right now, i'm just adding to the downpayment fund while learning all i can about the pre-deal stages, and am having trouble determining my niche (living in multi-family and renting out the other units, buying studio-1/2 bedrooms and renting out entirely, etc) in addition to avenues of funding (smaller downpayment w/ insurance, 20% down off the bat).

Besides, you are unlikely to be able to have history removed from the numerous property databases.The real problem is the property has been on the market continuously for YEARS.  

It's also the East Entrance to Joshua Tree National Park.

I bought a REO from a large nationally known bank in July and the proof of funds was as has already been stated, just a copy of my bank statement.