I don't see much data to back up these wild claims in the article.

You want this to be your backup plan if things take longer than anticipated, you do not want to dip into personal credit cards so i would use a heloc to help with down payment but try to keep a nice available balance on a heloc as your insurance policy. 

Inflation is already going back up due to Trumps policies. 

Solar panels and backup battery system installed in 2022, I have a loan for the system so that would eat into any sales.I'm in San Antonio, Tx.

A quick google search of your state indicates the following regaridng timeline to give notice:30 daysFor tenants who have lived in the property for less than one year, or have a lease for less than one year60 daysFor tenants who have lived in the property for more than one year but less than two years, or have a lease for more than one year but less than two years90 daysFor tenants who have lived in the property for more than two years, or have a lease for at least two yearsI'd definitely touch base with an eviction attorney in your state to ensure you are not missing any steps and to have the attorney as a backup option in case the tenant does not vacate easily.

However, i'll likely be looking at additional ways down the road to be even more secure for a backup what if scenario.  

Sewer line backup, ordinance & law, and replacement cost coverage are coverages I include. 

@Michael DartenMichael,Let me know who choose and how it works out, I wouldn’t mind having a backup.

If you choose to move forward, I recommend having a backup plan in case Hawaii outright bans STR.

Lot values will plummet for a good long while then crawl back up.