However, I don't understand how this price increase differs from the price increases in other markets, like San Francisco, where demand has regularly outpaced supply even before STRs were a thing.

One thing about a non-refundable pet fee, is that if the pet does do damage, I take that from the regular deposit they put down. 

If I were to invest that kind of money into education (as I do regularly) I would want it to involve hands on experience and potentially some form of partnership in the deals I want to establish credibility around. 

Every neighborhood has a price ceiling when it comes to regular single family home.

I mean if of course foreclosed properties are much cheaper than regular homes for sale, why doesn't everyone buy them and just resell it for a higher price to make a profit?

If there is an early termination I work to get a new tenant as part of my regular process. 

There are so many different types of land deals, so it's hard to give a general answer, but I would say that if you are working on regular lots that someone would buy to build one single family home, or even some commercial acreage, then there is always a wholesale market for it, as long as you're getting it at a pretty good basis (price). 

I contacted a regular agent earlier today looking for the rental history they never got back.

Hello, im looking to invest in pre-foreclosures, probates, tax liens, etc and wondering how to attain those lists.

Relationships in this business are so important and being able to communicate with your loan provider regularly to get the up to date information you need is better than a little bit lower percentage in interest rate (just my opinion, others may feel differently).