I am basically counting on the values appreciating over the next 2-3 years and possibly refinancing it later.

You have until the end of February to file that to have it count toward your 2025 tax bill. 

 I can't count how many times my friends have called to ask what to do about their leaky ice dispenser.

These rentals wouldn't count against me (e.g. if they had bad reviews, they wouldn't be on my listing since the old property management company just paid me out).This gave me the opportunity to get the tail end of the high season and get some money in the door.  

My biggest issue was the fact that I couldn't count on emails actually getting through.

.- Every hour counts, especially with motivated sellers.- Opportunities don’t wait—neither should you.The holidays are about giving, but they’re also about recognizing opportunities and making the most of them.

Perhaps the ban will give people the idea that count officials are doing something about the problem.

What does counting hordes of illegals tell us?

Affordability is linked just to Salaries, income from the property is not counted. 

Keep in mind we are a "Mega PM", big staff big unit count, so it's a lot different then the Ma & Pa, but the principles can apply.