Chinese died most during that time than any war on the history of China.Before 1949 when this government(current government) became the government, Chinese had land or households ownership.

As far as cost, check the natural gas vs electric charges in your area. 

The building currently uses natural gas for heating and hot water.

So naturally there is many who want MORE. 

Was it something financial, operational, or maybe just human nature showing up in your deal?

People can't afford LA or Santa Clarita so naturally they would keep going.

-China trade war—marked by a 100% tariff on all Chinese imports effective November 1—has triggered a sharp selloff in equities and crypto, reinforcing demand for bonds.

I have been a long term landlord but have never dealt with insurance companies or contactors (lucky me).There was a natural disaster to my rental home in Texas and the insurance company came out with the adjuster and gave me the amount they think that will cover the damage.All 3 bidding contractors said the amount is too low and if they get the contract, they will put in supplemental claim later on.

But it appears all of that could just have been posturing to gain an advantage ahead of these final talks.The Details.China’s Vice Minister of Commerce announced agreements on:Pausing tariffs on $300 billion in Chinese imports,export controls on things like microchips, tariff suspensions, agricultural (aka soybean) purchases, anti-fentanyl measures, anti-drug cooperation, TikTok operations, rare earth minerals, (as an aside, these minerals are not rare.

The property has walking access to local parks with playground as well as nature walks.