I would calculate how much your time is worth as an REI (outside of your W2).

HB262 states:"An Act relating to increases in rent for dwelling units; and providing for an effective date."

I don't care about any lost money - not worth it.

While there is less admin work required and no title insurer to split premiums with (savings here), I'm guessing this would increase attorneys' E&O premiums (not here).

DSCR loans are based off of down payment, credit score and either actual or market rents so it helps to supercharge an investor's real estate goals and net worth.

It's a great time to be in development, not necessarily AirBnB in CA due to the ever-increasing restrictions and fire hazard severity zones - but that's still something great to have experience with.

The amount of power and money you'd give up isn't worth whatever expertise you'd gain from a partner.

I do not have a large down payment saved up but I have been considering making a large withdrawal from my 401k, about 35k worth.

We thought this would be great because he already has a rapport with the current tenants and we don't want to make major changes since we will be soon increasing the rents after some capital upgrades. 

Increased investment and job creation in some sectors indicate economic progress, however, the long-term sustainability of these efforts remains uncertain.