- There's a logical reason when/why activity will pick up...wait for it...

In the meantime though, I'd try to just actively build your platform here on Bigger Pockets and just casually connect with people. 

I'm actively working through this process somewhat now so I can roll funds into a bigger boutique hotel project.

So this is a new one for me... Listing price is at 130k and agent mentioned that the seller has wiggle room to drop the price. However, there is a mortgage on it with about 80k left, is it even worth trying to still g...

I always check active rentals to see what the competition is currently looking like for if a rental were to go live that month too.

If these groups are significant, it suggests there’s pent-up demand that could enter the market when one of two things happen:Rates Drop - Rates fall to levels that allow more buyers to qualify for the homes they want.Buyer Expectations Shift - Buyers realize that 5% rates aren’t coming back soon and decide to move forward.Based on the increase in activity I saw in Sept and Oct in my business, when rates hit low 6s, I'd say my market has plenty of pent-up demand. 

Social media is not helping here.

These expenses can create a paper loss, which may offset other passive income or carry forward to future years.If you qualify for Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) or actively manage a Short-Term Rental (STR), the losses can be applied against your active W-2 or business income, reducing your overall tax liability.

While it is true that the time of year can influence market activity, as others have mentioned, there is usually a trade-off depending on the season.

Is it good or bad with a lot/little REI activity?