This towns numbers aren't great on AirDNA at all but I noticed a bunch of the listings weren't "professional" looking.

It's very important because all people notice are the finishes and for sure the comps that were used in analysis had good finishes.

The city had (notice the past tense) extreme bonus density ADU law that allowed an extra ADU for each income restricted ADU.  

I haven't noticed much of a change in getting loans.

I am needing to ask since one of my guys gave me a false SSN and I received an IRS notice stating that I need to update the accurate SSN for the contractor.  

The $25k investment in RE noticeably outperformed the $100k invested in the S&P.   

I've just noticed a lot of posters that appear to be bots or spammers.

Not the best option, but it gives them the notice they can leave when they are ready.

Quote from @Julien Hill: Over the last 18 months working with mortgage brokers on DSCR deals, I've noticed a pattern with the partnerships that actually work long-term.It comes down to execution fundamentals that protect everyone involved, including the broker's reputation, the investor's timeline, and the deal itself.Consistent execution looks like the below:Response time matters - Initial response within hours, not days.

You do need to be aware of local laws, namely rent increase notices, security deposits, and screening protocols.