And while short-term rentals are the big draw here, there’s also growing demand for mid-term rentals from snowbirds and traveling professionals, as well as long-term housing for the increasing number of permanent residents.Yes, higher interest rates are a factor, but the strong rental demand in the Panhandle often helps offset those costs.

Readers should seek professional advice.

Readers should seek professional advice.

I have a tax firm that specializes in working with real estate professionals/investors.

That may not apply to you, as a financial professional, but I thought I would share the story.Obiously you could re-lever your portfolio to bring the ROE back up, but then you have to place those borrowed funds somewhere that nets a high enough return that the portfolio is ahead, given the drag of the interest and any transaction fees.    

My professional background is data science / analytics, which means analyzing cash flows will probably come more naturally than building relationships, which apparently, is how one finds deals worth making.Are there meetups in these areas I should attend (digitally at first, presumably)? 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

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Are they being professionally managed or DIY managed?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?