The multi family market here is very competitive also.

Those zip codes are hot but the competition is high and things are moving VERY quick.

As a buyer's agent, your Realtor should know the little things they can do on the offer to make it more competitive.

@Francesca CalabrettaIf you search the forums on this subject, you will find several threads comprising both rational and very impassioned support for common coin-operated laundry (both landlord owned and third-party supplied),  {non, coin-op)  en suite laundry  and only supplying hook-ups and having the tenants supply their own.You competition will help determine what laundry solution it the minimum required to play in your market and which solutions could provide you with a competitive advantage.

(At least in a competitive market.Have you ever tried ranking a website?

There is still competition but deals exist, just tough to find.

You and he/she are no longer in competition. 

Also rental prices seem to be dropping with the pressures and competition from AIRBNB as the market is flooding with so many new STRs. 

We are in a extremely competitive market, but if you take the time to learn and put in the work you will find deals!  

-Redecorating your home is basically a competitive sport in Palm Springs: There is a lot of affordable, stylish stuff to be found at the thrift and resale stores.