As someone based in San Diego, I’ve also noticed that investors eyeing California real estate tend to focus on potential future development or expansion (especially if you have the patience to navigate local regs).

I know cold calling is how a lot of investors buy but how could this go bad?  

Already, it's pushed out-of-town investors to focus on student housing where GC has less of an impact.

I was talking to an investor who bought a multifamily in San Antonio recently, and the rent growth here has been eye-opening.

They are investors as well and have good contacts in most markets they sell properties in, insurance, property management, etc.

I’ve compared Chase, Bank of America, and Amex but I’m still feeling a bit lost. Here are my main concerns:
Wire Transfers: Outgoing wire transfers are a big part of my business. I noticed that Chase and Bank of Amer...

Find someone local or who specializes in working with investors.

One of the best resources I’ve spotted for honest property management feedback-beyond scanning Google-is checking local Facebook investor groups and seeing who people recommend.Anyway, Ethan, since you’ve done a bunch of data crunching: have you or anyone else revisited these numbers more recently, and if so, how have shifting mortgage rates or local employment trends changed your approach?

Huge opportunity there for real estate investors.

When things outside of our control as investors change, (macro-economic factors, saturation, disposable income etc.) and there is no safety net, that's when investors can get really hurt.