The more professional you stay, the better. 

Two, the tenants will likely stay longer and there will be less turnover, which mean some savings on turnover costs.

You Pay, You Stay. 

You must give proper notice before each showing, you must give the renters the opportunity to buy the house first, and the new owner will have to honor their lease if they intend to stay.

Quote from @Gregory Schwartz: I just read this article from Redfin (Housing Market Predictions for 2025) that predicts mortgage rates will stay at 6.85% in 2025.That seems like one of the few predictions saying rates will stay that high.

Going to stay hard at work into making these a bit more accurate. 

That encompasses realistically knowing what the market price of each unit is worth.Second: Stay in great neighborhoods.

Class C stay indoors, don't answer the door for solicitors, and don't spend a lot of time with neighbors. 

Market might be competitive but there is angles to stand out depending on what you are comfortable and able to handle, such as waiving an appraisal contingency, limitng inspection rights and time frames, closing time frames, allowing seller to stay-post closing, taking on difficult tenants, buying properties that might need repairs, etc.

Or just stay where you are with that current perspective that keeps you from being in the know.