Anything from an eviction to a/c replacement, those pesky roof replacements, to just trying to ‘bulletproof’ a property.What happens in a downturn where you may have to cut rents?  

Would anyone want something further North so we aren't fighting traffic to and from?  

Waking up early every day, fighting traffic, dealing with my bosses and managers, sitting at my computer all day, knowing this will be my life for the next 30+ years at a place I dread coming to but knowing there is another way through real estate investing is what keeps me motivated.

Yeah, It's so sad but fight against fear.

For example, even if you're a bard, you want to have *some* fighting ability so you don't get trampled when the enemy rolls a natural 20 against you. 

Quote from @Ray Weinand: There's an interesting reply in reddit to a motion submitted to the court by a Note investor: Motion to appoint counsel to serve interests of secured note holders : Peerstreet_Creditors (reddit.com) While I applaud the individual for trying to fight for their money, thats not how BK works.

As I'm sure you know, it's sometimes easier in this business to not fight the conventional wisdom ... as long as it doesn't cost anything.

I have seen some that provide flat fee, but then I have only seen those when being challenged by the DOL and IRS, and the money has been spent fighting the challenges (so I may be biased in my opinion on flat fee valuations). 

Airbnb spent $10 million fighting the legislation and then dropped a lawsuit after the city promised to only pursue the property owners and not Airbnb.

Yes interest rates are a little high, but try to look at it this way, if they drop a couple of points, you can refi into the lower rate and you already have a property and won't have to fight with other people looking to buy.