Usually contractors are looking for work and understand that they have competition and usually would rather get more work from one source.

Yes to both...best to be at or above competition in terms of finishes or sell to someone that will properly prepare the house. 

Don't worry - I'm not in your market, won't be competition.

I would imagine that it is quite a competition zone in that starting price range.I think the biggest block I have in my brain right now is the deal analysis and getting the numbers to work right.  

Since all rates should be somewhat competitive between all lenders, I'd probably go with overall access.

House hacking is a great way to get started, but the competition on multifamilies is fierce! 

And the market is so competitive here that we plan to wait until our next investment in San Diego unless some amazing opportunity came up. 

Competition for value adds is great.  

There is a lot of competition for these properties in San Diego, but investors are finding them (unfortunately, mostly not me :=).Have you considered a value add investment such as a BRRRR?

I am not sure how many of these property types (specifically quads) are in supply and SD being a competitive market am not sure if anyone has actually been able to cashflow positive on a property of this type?