Are you investing in some form of digital marketing, direct mail, or other outbound lead generation? 

So why not pay and have my SEO optimized, to try and generate organic leads?

The water is getting in from somewhere, and if left unaddressed, it could lead to bigger issues down the road.

Right now you're likely just getting inbound leads from Airbnb and other OTAs so creating an IG, website, etc would be better leveraged if you can also make some content from your property and then advertise.

This also leads owners to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

And, like is mentioned, many education programs in RE are more of a lead generation for educator to then continue to sell you and/or extract more value from you, i.e. form a fund of funds so you can help me raise more money.To your theory, I think the other part about real estate investing, especially as it is sold by many gurus by being an escape from your W2, is a bit oximoronic.  

If you do eventually qualify for REPS, you can use real estate losses (including depreciation) to offset your W-2 income, which can lead to significant tax savings.  

I am fairly new to MTR and was curious what vacancy and lead times tend to look like around this time of year?

Its actually Tenant management when you are dealing with socially disadvantaged and low income families almost always lead by single mothers. 

This also leads owners to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.