I’m in LA county -Glendale - and just in the beginning stages of learning the industry and my market I plan to invest/do business.

Most of the homes are Listed exclusive meaning they only go up for auction to owner occupants, nonprofits, or government agencies.

Terrific...https://www.nmhc.org/news/press-release/2020/apartment-industry-urges-sba-and-treasury-to-amend-paycheck-protection-program-to-enable-multifamily-participation/

There are so many unknowns right now and if the hysteria over the virus drags on for months and this really does permanently change our way of life (I'm skeptical) with more permanent levels of social distancing or rolling lockdowns or who knows what, you might never see the restaurant industry recover, many types of office space might become obsolete, retail may move almost completely online.

Assuming the option is an "exclusive right to purchase", no one else can step in and buy it out from under him. 

Policyholders should review exclusions and endorsements alongside a qualified insurance broker to ensure they have the coverage they need. 

In 93309 the area of Old Stockdale (abutting Stockdale Country Club) and Stockdale Estates are the most exclusive parts of the zip.

Jumbo programs have all been suspended at the moment due to the coronavirus and the ripple effect it's had on the lending industry/economy as a whole. 

They tend to price shop as well and alot of people in the real estate industry are too analytical with numbers and not results when it comes to choosing contractors.

I made my choice based on tech industry job prospects, and suggestions from friends that it was a great city.