Now I know the agent and have a good relationship which works in my favor.

There are places that are not in favor, though, just like during the GR.

The Wells Fargo bank in Oakland, CA even has motion-activated hand sanitizer. 

You can put a long term agreement together with favorable terms and limited risk. 

When you find a sponsor you like, do yourself a favor and get clear on what your experience will be like AFTER you have invested.Does the sponsor have a communication plan?

It will make you look more favorable in front of a judge. 

You could justify holding if you were going to hold them for a decade or two, but if you aren't willing to put that kind of money into them for that long, you might do yourself a favor by cutting them loose quickly.Try @Dan Heuschele for some local insight.

I purchased a home on a short sale several years ago and thought they had fallen out of favor with the increase in property values. 

My first project it's already in motion.

I favor Chula Vista south of San Diego for the best long term play. $1Billion Project approved for West Chula.