It requires specific expertise and knowledge of the types of properties, values, potential, due diligence requirements and time frames to get a deal to the closing table.

Uncertainty does not mean the sky is falling, but rather all bets are on the table for what can happen in the near future. 

My best success stories have been when I paid over Asking Price, which was higher than the other offers on the table, using Seller Financing. 

The agent got me caught up in the hype and I left money on the table...Possibly money that could have allotted me a conventional loan and saved me thousands.

The agent got me caught up in the hype and I left money on the table...Possibly money that could have allotted me a conventional loan and saved me thousands.

Source: https://www.relisto.com/2019/10/09/table-of-allowable-increases-for-january-2020-due-to-california-ab-1482-tenant-protection-act-of-2019/Now, there is an exemption for owner-occupied duplexes in AB1482.  

I have marketing experience with real estate investors in a previous job so I feel I can bring that to the table to help or intern for a person like this but will that even be attractive to a mentor?

When you close the property you will have to bring 70k plus closing cost to the table to close, but after close your title company will cut you a check for 20k.

The following table contains the minimum lot area, width, and frontage requirements forthe zones in this chapter.Standard ZoneHBX-1 HBX-2 HBX-3Minimum lot area 4,000 sf 4,000 sf 4,000 sfMinimum lot width 35 ft 35 ft 35 ftMinimum lot frontage 35 ft 35 ft 35 ftNote:See Sections 17.106.010 and 17.106.020 for exceptions to lotarea, width and street frontage regulations.

How can I use the unfinished 2nd floor to bring an advantage to the negotiate table?